The Early Music Show

The History of the Sackbut

Monday 20 August 2007 0:00-1:00 (Radio 3)

Lucie Skeaping looks at the history of the sackbut and its use as an ensemble instrument in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Music includes pieces by Monteverdi, Gabrieli, Lassus, Scheidt and Locke. Andrew Gourlay visits the home of trombonist and sackbut player Simon Wills for a potted history and demonstration of the instrument.

Duration:

1 hour

The Early Music Show

Episode and Playlist Information

• 1 Sep 07 Rinaldo Alessandrini
• 1 Sep 07 Jordi Savall
• 26 Aug 07 Council of Trent
• 26 Aug 07 Concerto Italiano
• 25 Aug 07 Stirling Castle
• 25 Aug 07 Rinaldo Alessandrini
• 19 Aug 07 The Sackbut
• 19 Aug 07 Vivaldi at the Opera
• 18 Aug 07 Jeremiah Clarke
• 18 Aug 07 Stirling Castle