The Early Music Show

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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: The Elizabethan Dance Band

The Elizabethan Dance Band

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, The Elizabethan Dance Band

Lucie Skeaping with music for the broken consort, the dance band in Elizabethan times.

Lucie Skeaping and William Lyons explore music for the broken consort, an ensemble heard at dances and theatre productions in the time of Elizabeth I.

The Elizabethan Dance Band:  Lucie Skeaping is joined by William Lyons to explore music for the Broken Consort, an ensemble heard at dances and theatre productions, and for which Thomas Morley compiled a rarely-heard repertory.

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