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: Handel in Cambridge

Handel in Cambridge

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, Handel in Cambridge

Hannah is in Cambridge exploring links between Handel and a city that he never visited!

Hannah French explores Handel's links with a city he never visited! She's joined by Cambridge Handel Opera's Julian Perkins ahead of their upcoming production of Tamerlano.

Hannah French is in Cambridge exploring links between Handel and the city...which he never visited!  She's joined by The Fitzwilliam Museum's Dr Suzanne Reynolds, Handel aficionado Dr Ruth Smith and Emeritus Professor Iain Fenlon to look at a number of treasured items of Handel memorabilia.

She'll also be chatting to Cambridge Handel Opera Company's Julian Perkins ahead of their forthcoming production of Tamerlano.

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