The Early Music Show

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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: Molière and Charpentier

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Molière and Charpentier

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, Molière and Charpentier

Lucie Skeaping explores the music Charpentier composed for Molière's final theatre pieces.

After his rift with Lully, Molière turned to Marc-Antoine Charpentier for the incidental music for his last productions, including Le Malade imaginaire and Le Mariage forcé.

Following his very public rift with long-term contributor Jean-Baptiste Lully, Molière turned to Marc-Antoine Charpentier to provide the incidental music for his last theatrical productions.   

As part of Radio 3's celebration of Molière's quatercentenary, Lucie Skeaping explores the music Charpentier composed for Molière's final theatre pieces, including the plays Le Malade imaginaire and Le Mariage forcé.

This programme includes brand new recordings by Radio 3's recently inaugurated New Generation Baroque Ensemble - the aptly named Ensemble Molière.

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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