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: Masters of the Queen's Music

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Masters of the Queen's Music

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, Masters of the Queen's Music

Hannah French explores the history of the role of the Master of the Queen's Music.

Hannah French explores the role of the Master of the Queen's Music, which dates back to Charles I's appointment of Nicholas Lanier in 1625.

In a programme recorded to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Hannah French explores the history of the role of the Master of the Queen's Music, which dates back to Charles I's appointment of Nicholas Lanier in 1625.

The job itself has changed a great deal in those four hundred years, as we'll hear from the current incumbent - Judith Weir - the first woman to hold the position.

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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