The Early Music Show

Henry Purcell

Monday 28 July 2008 0:00-1:00 (Radio 3)

Lucie Skeaping traces the schoolboy years of one of England's greatest composers, Henry Purcell, looking at how he came under the influence of several different composers and church musicians, who were to shape his musical future. Purcell's birth coincided with a hugely turbulent time in English political history and while there are no baptismal records, it is likely that he was born in a house just a few hundred yards from Westminster Abbey, the place were he would eventually make much of his career and reputation.

This is a repeat of the programme broadcast last Sunday. View Details

Duration:

1 hour

The Early Music Show

Episode and Playlist Information

• 2 Aug 08 Concerto Copenhagen
• 27 Jul 08 Henry Purcell
• 26 Jul 08 Trio Mediaeval
• 20 Jul 08 Baroque Nomade
• 20 Jul 08 Henry Purcell
• 19 Jul 08 York Festival
• 19 Jul 08 Viols and Voices