The Early Music Show

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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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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: Queen Mary's Big Belly

Queen Mary's Big Belly

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, Queen Mary's Big Belly

Lucie Skeaping with music surrounding Queen Mary I's 'phantom pregnancy' of 1555.

Lucie Skeaping is joined by Gabriel Crouch and Magnus Williamson to discuss music surrounding the fascinating hopes and tragedies of Queen Mary I's 'phantom pregnancy' of 1555.

Lucie Skeaping is joined by Gabriel Crouch, director of the vocal ensemble Gallicantus, and Magnus Williamson, Professor of Early Music at Newcastle University, to discuss music surrounding the fascinating hopes and tragedies of Queen Mary I's "phantom pregnancy" of 1555.

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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