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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: Puppetry in opera

Puppetry in opera

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, Puppetry in opera

The history of puppets in opera, with musician and director Thomas Guthrie.

Director and musician Thomas Guthrie explains the history of the use of puppets in opera, arguing that puppets are still powerful tools with which to tell operatic stories today.

Musician and director Thomas Guthrie explains the history of the use of puppets in Baroque and Classical opera, arguing that puppets are still powerful tools with which to tell operatic stories today. That moment when the audience suspends disbelief and believes that what they know to be inanimate is a living and breathing character – that magical moment – is also when their ears open, and the music can make its full impact.

Image of Thomas Guthrie courtesy of Theresa Pewal.

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