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The Trumpet Shall Sound
Julian Joseph goes in search of black classical musicians from the past on a journey that takes him back well over 500 years to the court of Henry VIII.
Jazz composer and pianist Julian Joseph goes in search of black classical musicians from the past. It's a journey that takes him back to the appearance of a black trumpeter at the court of Henry VIII, to black musicians on the Napoleonic battlefield and 19th-century violin prodigies who entertained royalty.
Last on
Sat 8 Dec 200715:30
BBC Radio 4
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Julian Joseph |
| Interviewed Guest | John Ellis |
| Interviewed Guest | Philip Herbert |
Broadcasts
- Tue 4 Dec 200713:30BBC Radio 4
- Sat 8 Dec 200715:30BBC Radio 4
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