Saturday
The Baroque era saw some of the most significant developments in the history of western musical instruments, not least the appearance of the modem violin family which superceded the viols as the dominant string group. Not all the developments were as long lasting as the violin though. Catherine Bott looks back on the story and the music of the viola d'amore - or the "love viol" - an instrument much loved in the baroque for its distinctive tonal colours.
Sunday
Lucie Skeaping explores the Accademia di Arcadia, a literary academy founded in the late 17th Century which boasted musician members including Corelli, Scarlatti and Pasquini.
Building a Library: 9:30
Dowland
The Baroque era saw some of the most significant developments in the history of western musical instruments, not least the appearance of the modem violin family which superceded the viols as the dominant string group. Not all the developments were as long lasting as the violin though. Catherine Bott looks back on the story and the music of the viola d'amore - or the "love viol" - an instrument much loved in the baroque for its distinctive tonal colours.
Sunday
Lucie Skeaping explores the Accademia di Arcadia, a literary academy founded in the late 17th Century which boasted musician members including Corelli, Scarlatti and Pasquini.
Building a Library: 9:30
Dowland
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