91热爆 Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Donald Macleod explores London during Purcell's short lifetime and its effect on a man who can lay claim to be England's greatest composer.

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Mon 18 Nov 2024 16:00

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