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Purcell Weekend

Purcell Weekend

As part of a celebration of the 350th anniversry of Henry Purcell's birth, Tom Service explores the composer's influence on British musical life from the 20th century to today, presenting both archive material and specially recorded interviews.

45 minutes

Last on

Sat 21 Nov 2009 12:15

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  • Sat 21 Nov 2009 12:15

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