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: Live from the York Early Music Festival

Live from the York Early Music Festival

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, Live from the York Early Music Festival

Performances by baroque ensemble I Zefirelli and the Butter Quartet.

A live edition from the York Early Music Festival, with performances by baroque ensemble I Zefirelli and the Butter Quartet, and chat with special guest Crispian Steele-Perkins.

A live edition of the programme from the York Early Music Festival, including performances from two very different young ensembles: I Zefirelli and the Butter Quartet. Plus, trumpeter Crispian Steele-Perkins will be joining Hannah French to discuss his illustrious career before being presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Centre for Early Music.

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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