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The Incomparable Lubicer

Lucie Skeaping explores the story of the virtuoso German violinist Thomas Baltzar, nicknamed "The Incomparable Lubicer". He caused a storm in 17th-century England and was acclaimed as the greatest violinist in the world.

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Sun 14 Aug 201614:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Johann Schop

    Variations on 'Nasce la Pena'

    Performer: Annegret Siedel. Performer: Barbara Maria Willi.
    • MUSICAPHON : M 56830.
    • Track 16.

  • Thomas Baltzar

    Allemande and Variation in G minor

    Performer: Patrick Wood.
    • MSR CLASSICS : MS 1224.
    • Track 2.

  • Thomas Baltzar

    Sarabande in G minor

    Performer: Patrick Wood.
    • MSR CLASSICS : MS 1224.
    • Track 4.

  • Thomas Baltzar

    Pavan from Suite in C major

    Ensemble: Musica Antiqua Köln. Director: Reinhard Goebel.
    • DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON : 459 6192.
    • Track 8.

  • Thomas Baltzar

    Prelude

    Performer: Monica Huggett.
    • TELDEC : 4509-90841-2.
    • Track 1.

  • Thomas Baltzar

    Prelude in G major

    Performer: Patrick Wood.
    • MSR CLASSICS : MS 1224.
    • Track 1.

  • Thomas Baltzar

    Courante

    Performer: Patrick Wood.
    • MSR CLASSICS : MS 1224.
    • Track 3.

  • John Jenkins

    Fantazia from Suite no.2 in G minor

    Ensemble: Trio Settecento.
    • CEDILLE RECORDS : CDR 90000135.
    • Track 6.

  • Christopher Simpson

    Prelude in E minor

    Performer: Anne-Marie Lasla.
    • AMBROISIE : AM 185.
    • Track 23.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 5 Jan 201414:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Sun 14 Aug 201614:00
    BBC Radio 3

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