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    This week on Harmonia

    A Purcell Celebration, pt. 1

    A look at Henry Purcell's small-scale compositions for keyboard, music for string ensembles, and his songs.

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    A detail from John Closterman's painting of Henry Purcell (National Portrait Gallery, London).

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    William Carter Performs Guitar Music of Corbetta, Murcia, and Sor

    Three Linn Records releases by a renowned early guitarist.

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    American guitarist William Carter has recorded the music of Francesco Corbetta, Santiago de Murcia, and Fernando Sor for Linn Records.

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    Questions for Lutenist Nigel North

    Lutenist Nigel North answers questions about his connection to the music of John Dowland.

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    Lutenist Nigel North is a champion of John Dowland's music.

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    Featured Program

    Medieval Instruments: Pipe & Tabor, Vielle, Organetto, & Recorder

    Harmonia goes medieval on you in a tour of a few of the typical instruments from the Middle Ages---the vielle, recorder, organetto, and the pipe and tabor.

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    Instruments from the Middle Ages (l to r: pipe and tabor, vielle, organetto, and recorder).

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    Featured Program

    Obsidian Records (UK)

    An introduction to Obsidian Records, Britain's new early music label, featuring world-class performances of music from the Renaissance.

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    Alamire, a vocal consort directed by David Skinner and heard on many Obsidian label recordings.

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Harmonia, a weekly one-hour radio program, brings the music of earlier periods to life for radio audiences, as performers of today cast new light on the music of the distant past. Harmonia is hosted by early music scholar and performer Angela Mariani. Read more »

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Questions for Garry Clarke, Director of the Baroque Band

March 18, 2010

Questions for Garry Clarke, Director of the Baroque Band

Clarke answers questions about his career, the founding of the Baroque Band, and their forthcoming participation in Chicago's first-ever Early Music festival.

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