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Masters of the Queen's Music

Hannah French explores the role of the Master of the Queen's Music, which dates back to Charles I's appointment of Nicholas Lanier in 1625.

In a programme recorded to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Hannah French explores the history of the role of the Master of the Queen's Music, which dates back to Charles I's appointment of Nicholas Lanier in 1625.

The job itself has changed a great deal in those four hundred years, as we'll hear from the current incumbent - Judith Weir - the first woman to hold the position.

59 minutes

Last on

Sun 11 Sep 2022 14:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Nicholas Lanier

    Symphonia in G major

    Ensemble: El Mundo. Conductor: Richard Savino.

  • Nicholas Lanier

    No more shall meads be decked with flow'rs

    Singer: Lucile Richardot. Ensemble: Ensemble Correspondances. Conductor: SΓ©bastien DaucΓ©.

  • Louis Grabu

    Jealousy (Albion and Albanius)

    Singer: Rachel Redmond. Ensemble: Le CaravansΓ©rail. Conductor: Bertrand Cuiller.

  • John Eccles

    The mad lover: Aire V

    Performer: ThΓ©otime Langlois de Swarte. Performer: Thomas Dunford.

  • John Eccles

    Semele: overture

    Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music. Conductor: Julian Perkins.

  • John Eccles

    Lay thy doubts and fears aside (Semele)

    Singer: Richard Burkhard. Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music. Conductor: Julian Perkins.

  • Maurice Greene

    Lord let me know mine end

    Choir: Choir of New College Oxford. Conductor: Edward Higginbottom.

  • William Boyce

    The King shall rejoice

    Performer: Ryan Wigglesworth. Choir: Choir of New College Oxford. Conductor: Edward Higginbottom.

  • John Stanley

    Concerto No.6 in C major: 3rd mvt

    Performer: Franz Lehrndorfer.

  • William Shield

    When William at eve (Rosina)

    Singer: Joan Sutherland. Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Granville Jones.

  • William Shield

    String Trio No.1 in E flat: 3rd mvt

    Ensemble: Trio Szabadi.

  • Edward Elgar

    Empire march

    Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis.

  • Judith Weir

    Ave regina caelorum

    Choir: Cambridge Chorale. Conductor: Owain Park.

  • William Boyce

    Symphony No.2 in A major "Birthday Ode"

    Ensemble: Aradia Ensemble. Conductor: Kevin Mallon.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 5 Jun 2022 14:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
  • Sun 11 Sep 2022 14:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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