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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: Fifty years of the Academy of Ancient Music

Fifty years of the Academy of Ancient Music

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, Fifty years of the Academy of Ancient Music

Hannah French chats to Laurence Cummings and John McMunn of the Academy of Ancient Music.

As the Academy of Ancient Music celebrates its 50th birthday, Hannah French chats to music director Laurence Cummings and CEO John McMunn about the ensemble's remarkable history.

The Academy of Ancient Music celebrates its golden anniversary this year - 5 decades since harpsichordist Christopher Hogwood and record producer Peter Wadland cooked up the idea of forming a historically-informed orchestra one evening in London's Marquis of Granby pub.   Since then, they have produced hundreds of recordings, launched the careers of many international soloists and brought fantastic period performances of Baroque and Classical music to the public's attention.

Today, Hannah French takes the opportunity to chat to current music director Laurence Cummings and CEO John McMunn about the group's first fifty years and the impact they have made.

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