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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.
Photo: Wikipedia
A detail from John Closterman's painting of Henry Purcell (National Portrait Gallery, London).
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Featured Podcast
William Carter Performs Guitar Music of Corbetta, Murcia, and Sor
Three Linn Records releases by a renowned early guitarist.
Photo: Courtesy of the Artist
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.
Photo: Bernard Gordillo
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.
Photo: Anonymous
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.
Photo: Anonymous
Alamire, a vocal consort directed by David Skinner and heard on many Obsidian label recordings.
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 »
Recent Programs 
March 01, 2010
Women in Early Music: Strozzi, Cozzolani, de La Guerre & Leonarda
This week on Harmonia: music written by some of the most significant female composers of the baroque era.
Recent Podcasts 
March 16, 2010
Biber with the Baroque Band and Musica Antiqua Cologne
Two excellent recordings of music by H.I.F. Biber with the Baroque Band (Cedille) and Musica Antiqua Cologne (Archiv).
Harmonia Early Music Blog
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.
