The Early Music Show

The Mandolin

Saturday 31 May 2008 13:00-14:00 (Radio 3)

With a history stretching back over 400 years, the mandolin has always been popular for informal music-making. Lucie Skeaping talks to mandolin player Alison Stephens, who traces the instrument's journey following on from its medieval and Renaissance ancestors. Music includes works by Vivaldi, Scarlatti and Leone.

This is a repeat of a programme first broadcast on 5th May 2007. View Full Details

Duration:

1 hour

The Early Music Show

Episode and Playlist Information

• 8 June 2008 Baroque Music
• 7 June 2008 The Mandolin
• 7 June 2008 Nicholas Kraemer
• 1 June 2008 E Manahan Thomas
• 1 June 2008 'Tonos'
• 31 May 2008 Musica ad Rhenum
• 31 May 2008 The Mandolin
• 25 May 08 Bach in Leipzig
• 25 May 08 Lufthansa Festival
• 24 May 08 Bach in Cothen