The Early Music Show

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BBC Radio 3 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Third Programme.

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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: Antonio Cesti

Antonio Cesti

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, Antonio Cesti

Lucie Skeaping delves into the life and music of Italian composer Antonio Cesti.

'The most celebrated Italian musician of his generation'... but what do we know now of the 17th-century composer Antonio Cesti? Lucie Skeaping explores his life and music.

"The most celebrated Italian musician of his generation"...but what do we know now about the 17th century composer Antonio Cesti?  In his quatercentenary year, Lucie Skeaping delves into his life and music to find out more, and we'll hear excerpts from his many operas.

Plus, your weekly bulletin of Early Music News from Mark Seow.

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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