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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: The Incomparable Lubicer

05/01/2014

The Incomparable Lubicer

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, The Incomparable Lubicer

Lucie Skeaping explores the story of German virtuoso violinist Thomas Baltzar.

Lucie Skeaping explores the story of German virtuoso violinist Thomas Baltzar, nicknamed the Incomparable Lubicer, and once hailed as the greatest violinist in the world.

Lucie Skeaping explores the story of the virtuoso German violinist Thomas Baltzar, nicknamed "The Incomparable Lubicer". He caused a storm in 17th-century England and was acclaimed as the greatest violinist in the world.

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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