The Death of Henri IV

The Early Music Show

On 14 May 1610, France fell into a month and a half of mourning. Le bon roi Henri, King Henri IV of France was dead. Catherine Bott explores the life of the King they called the Green Gallant and the music which accompanied both his life and his death.

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Sat 30 Jul 2011 13:00

BBC Radio 3

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