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The Akademie für alte Musik Berlin at 40
Hannah French is in Germany to mark 40 years of the Akademie für alte Musik Berlin.

Dunedin Consort's silver anniversary
Hannah French chats to the Dunedin Consort's artistic director, John Butt

Robert Parsons
Lucie Skeaping and Magnus Williamson explore the life and music of composer Robert Parsons

The Vivaldi Edition
Hannah French explores the major recording series the Vivaldi Edition

Belinda Sykes: A Tribute
A tribute to Belinda Sykes, founder of medieval and folk music band Joglaresa.

John Blanke's England
Lucie Skeaping uncovers the life of John Blanke, King Henry VIII's black trumpet player.

Réunion des goûts
Ensemble Molière play Lully, Couperin and Telemann, showing C18 French and Italian tastes.

Handel in Cambridge
Hannah is in Cambridge exploring links between Handel and a city that he never visited!

Thomas Tomkins
A celebration of the 450th anniversary of the birth of the composer Thomas Tomkins.

Carnevale - Venice, Vino...and Vivaldi
Hannah French and historian Ron Merlino explore music and wine from 18th-century Venice.