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Music: Classical

A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes

A personal view of classical music from a range of presenters. Authored, themed mini-series and one-off programmes offer a chance to share the musical interests of the presenters.

Saturday Classics: 18th Century Season: Amanda Vickery

Saturday Classics: 18th Century Season: Amanda Vickery: Episode 2

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Episode 2

18th Century Season: Amanda Vickery

BBC Radio 3 - Saturday Classics, 18th Century Season: Amanda Vickery, Episode 2

Amanda Vickery with music including Vivaldi, Jacquet de la Guerre and Theresia von Paradis

Eighteenth century specialist Amanda Vickery introduces a selection of music reflecting women in this period. Including Vivaldi, Jacquet de la Guerre and Theresia von Paradis.

As part of Radio 3's 18th Century season, the historian Amanda Vickery introduces a selection of music reflecting women in music during the period. From the girls of Vivaldi's "Hospital" of the Pietà in Venice to the prime donne of the London stage; from composers such as Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre and Theresia von Paradis to the virtuoso pianists, harpists and glass harmonica players who graced the age.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Historian and 18th century specialist Amanda Vickery with a personal selection of music

Historian and 18th century specialist Amanda Vickery introduces a personal selection of music

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