The Early Music Show

The Cornett

Sunday 20 May 2007 0:00-1:00 (Radio 3)

Catherine Bott talks to cornett player and founder of His Majesty's Sagbutts and Cornetts, Jeremy West, to discover more about the history behind this expressive and demanding instrument. Music includes works by Scheidt, Ximenez, Giovanni Gabrieli and Merula.

This is a repeat of the programme broadcast on Saturday 12th May. View here for full details.

Duration:

1 hour

The Early Music Show

Episode and Playlist Information

• 27 May 07 Handel in Halle
• 27 May 07 Fretwork
• 26 May 07 Gottingen Handel Fvl
• 26 May 07 John Taverner
• 20 May 07 Spare time composing
• 20 May 07 Handel in Halle
• 19 May 07 The Cornett
• 19 May 07 Göttingen Handel Fvl
• 13 May 07 Odes to Queen Mary
• 13 May 07 Resonanzen Festival