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Violin bearing The Coat of Arms of James II; the front attributable to Barak Norman, (c.1710); the back, neck & head attributable to Ralph Agutter (c.1685). Copyright V&A
A year of events celebrating Baroque music and culture






BBC Radio 3 joins with a number of other cultural organisations throughout the UK in 2009 to celebrate the grandeur and majesty of the Baroque era, inspired by the anniversaries of two leading Baroque composers: it is the 250th anniversary of Handel’s death and the 350th anniversary of Purcell’s birth.

The opulent Baroque style will be captured through Baroque ’09, a year of events celebrating Baroque art, music and culture through an exciting programme of concerts, operas and exhibitions.

Baroque! - From St Peter's to St Paul's
Details of this BBC Four TV series beginning 11th March

    Violin bearing The Coat of Arms of James II; the front attributable to Barak Norman, (c.1710); the back, neck & head attributable to Ralph Agutter (c.1685). Copyright V&A
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    Academy of Ancient Music

    Barbican

    BBC Radio 3

    BBC Proms

    BBC Televison

    The English Concert

    English National Opera

    Foundling Museum

    Glyndebourne

    Handel House

    Lufthansa Festival of Baroque Music

    Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra

    The Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich

    Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

    The Royal Opera House

    The Sixteen

    Victoria and Albert Museum

    Wigmore Hall

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