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Sound of the first Keyboard Instrument

The sound of the hydraulis, the earliest known keyboard instrument, is brought to life

The sound of the earliest known keyboard instrument is brought to life by a reconstruction of ancient Greek water organ or hydraulis, designed in the third century BC. Interview with Vladimir Ivanov, on his exploration of medieval music from the Middle East and northern Europe and works by early women composers.

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91热爆 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project