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BBC Radio 3 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Third Programme.

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The Early Music Show

Music: Classical: Early Music

Performance and news from the world of early music.

An exploration of early music, looking at early developments in musical performance and composition in Britain and abroad. UK only: please note that not all episodes are podcast.

The Early Music Show: Baroque Dance

05/01/2008

Baroque Dance

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, Baroque Dance

Baroque dance specialist Philippa Waite explores the different styles of various dances.

Baroque dance specialist Philippa Waite explores the different styles of various dances, introducing music by Lully, Bach, Handel and Rameau.

As part of the BBC's current focus on Dance, baroque dance specialist Philippa Waite looks at the styles and affects of various dances, illustrating with music by composers such as Lully, who was an excellent dancer himself, JS Bach, Handel, Weiss, Rebel and Rameau.

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.

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