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David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 1, Crown and Choir
directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; composed by John Dowland, 1563-1626, William Byrd, 1540-1623, Thomas Tallis, Robert Wylkynson, Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547, Walter Lambe, 1450-1504, John Dunstaple, 1390-1453, Henry V, King of England, 1386-1422, Sir William Walton, 1902-1983 and George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759; conducted by David Skinner, Stephen Cleobury, 1948-, David Flood, Tim Johnson, Andrew Litton, 1959- and James O'Donnell, 1961-; presented by David Starkey, 1945-; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Clare Wilkinson, David Miller, William Lyons and Andrew Lawrence-King, Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Chapel Choir, Choir of Canterbury Cathedral, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guards, Alamire and Choir of King's College, Cambridge, in David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 59 mins
In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for mus...
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directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; composed by John Dowland, 1563-1626, William Byrd, 1540-1623, Thomas Tallis, Robert Wylkynson, Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547, Walter Lambe, 1450-1504, John Dunstaple, 1390-1453, Henry V, King of England, 1386-1422, Sir William Walton, 1902-1983 and George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759; conducted by David Skinner, Stephen Cleobury, 1948-, David Flood, Tim Johnson, Andrew Litton, 1959- and James O'Donnell, 1961-; presented by David Starkey, 1945-; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Clare Wilkinson, David Miller, William Lyons and Andrew Lawrence-King, Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Chapel Choir, Choir of Canterbury Cathedral, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guards, Alamire and Choir of King's College, Cambridge, in David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 59 mins
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In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for music, David Starkey also shows what music has done for the monarchy by helping define and perpetuate the distinctive royal identity of th...
In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for music, David Starkey also shows what music has done for the monarchy by helping define and perpetuate the distinctive royal identity of the nation. This history of a nation written in music features some of the most glorious pieces ever written – from national anthems to neglected treasures – in the historic royal locations for which they were originally composed, such as St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and King’s College Cambridge. It takes you from the medieval era and its extraordinary complex choral music, to the innovative instrumental music of the 17th century, right through to the 20th century and provides an entertaining and enlightening new perspective on British history.
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World Music
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Performer / Ensemble
Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Chapel Choir, Choir of Canterbury Cathedral, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guards, Alamire, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Clare Wilkinson, David Miller, William Lyons, Andrew Lawrence-King
Contributor
David Skinner, Stephen Cleobury, 1948-, David Flood, Tim Johnson, Andrew Litton, 1959-, James O'Donnell, 1961-, Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
John Dowland, 1563-1626, William Byrd, 1540-1623, Thomas Tallis, Robert Wylkynson, Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547, Walter Lambe, 1450-1504, John Dunstaple, 1390-1453, Henry V, King of England, 1386-1422, Sir William Walton, 1902-1983, George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Chapel Choir, Choir of Canterbury Cathedral, St....
John Dowland, 1563-1626, William Byrd, 1540-1623, Thomas Tallis, Robert Wylkynson, Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547, Walter Lambe, 1450-1504, John Dunstaple, 1390-1453, Henry V, King of England, 1386-1422, Sir William Walton, 1902-1983, George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Chapel Choir, Choir of Canterbury Cathedral, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guards, Alamire, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Clare Wilkinson, David Miller, William Lyons, Andrew Lawrence-King, David Starkey, 1945-
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Date Published / Released
2013
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BBC Worldwide
Series
David Starkey's Music and Monarchy
Person Discussed
Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603, Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547, King Henry VI, Henry V, King of England, 1386-1422
Topic / Theme
Music composition, Monarchy, Choirs, British
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David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 2, Revolutions
directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; composed by George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Jean-Baptiste Lully, 1632-1687, Pelham Humfrey, 1647-1674, William Child, 1606-1697, Henry Lawes, 1596-1662, William Lawes, 1602-1645, Simon Ives, 1600-1622, Thomas Tomkins, 1572-1656, Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625 and Henry Purcell, 1659-1695; presented by David Starkey, 1945-; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Simon Wall, Elin Manahan Thomas, Ashley Riches, William Purefoy, David Miller, Tim Mead, David Goode, fl. 1994, Julian Forbes, Carleton Etherington and Grace Davidson, Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Trebles, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guards, Alamire and Academy of Ancient Music, in David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 59 mins
Dr David Starkey's exploration of how the monarchy shaped Britain's music reaches the 17th century, when religious conflict threatened not only the lives of musicians and monarchs, but the future of the monarchy and the glorious tradition of British music itself. And yet, in the midst of this upheaval, royalty pre...
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directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; composed by George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Jean-Baptiste Lully, 1632-1687, Pelham Humfrey, 1647-1674, William Child, 1606-1697, Henry Lawes, 1596-1662, William Lawes, 1602-1645, Simon Ives, 1600-1622, Thomas Tomkins, 1572-1656, Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625 and Henry Purcell, 1659-1695; presented by David Starkey, 1945-; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Simon Wall, Elin Manahan Thomas, Ashley Riches, William Purefoy, David Miller, Tim Mead, David Goode, fl. 1994, Julian Forbes, Carleton Etherington and Grace Davidson, Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Trebles, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guards, Alamire and Academy of Ancient Music, in David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 59 mins
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Dr David Starkey's exploration of how the monarchy shaped Britain's music reaches the 17th century, when religious conflict threatened not only the lives of musicians and monarchs, but the future of the monarchy and the glorious tradition of British music itself. And yet, in the midst of this upheaval, royalty presided over a series of musical breakthroughs - from the first chamber concerts and proto-operas, to the triumphant debut of the baroque...
Dr David Starkey's exploration of how the monarchy shaped Britain's music reaches the 17th century, when religious conflict threatened not only the lives of musicians and monarchs, but the future of the monarchy and the glorious tradition of British music itself. And yet, in the midst of this upheaval, royalty presided over a series of musical breakthroughs - from the first chamber concerts and proto-operas, to the triumphant debut of the baroque orchestra.
Westminster Abbey choir sing some of the earliest surviving music to be heard at British coronations; the Band of the Life Guards play pieces which Charles I used in battle, which marched James II out of his kingdom, and which mourned Mary II; and the Academy of Ancient Music perform some of the glorious works of arguably the greatest English composer - Henry Purcell. Also featured are works by Orlando Gibbons, Thomas Tomkins and the little-known William Lawes - a composer who had the potential to be truly great, had he not died fighting for the king in the English Civil War.
David also visits the Whitehall Banqueting House, home of the extravagant form which was the forerunner of opera in England - the court masque. And he explores how music was fought over by Puritans and Royalists - with the church organ proving a surprisingly bitter source of conflict.
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Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Trebles, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guards, Alamire, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Wall, Elin Manahan Thomas, Ashley Riches, William Purefoy, David Miller, Tim Mead, David Goode, fl. 1994, Julian Forbes, Carleton Etherington, Grace Davidson
Contributor
Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Jean-Baptiste Lully, 1632-1687, Pelham Humfrey, 1647-1674, William Child, 1606-1697, Henry Lawes, 1596-1662, William Lawes, 1602-1645, Simon Ives, 1600-1622, Thomas Tomkins, 1572-1656, Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625, Henry Purcell, 1659-1695, Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Trebles, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guar...
George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Jean-Baptiste Lully, 1632-1687, Pelham Humfrey, 1647-1674, William Child, 1606-1697, Henry Lawes, 1596-1662, William Lawes, 1602-1645, Simon Ives, 1600-1622, Thomas Tomkins, 1572-1656, Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625, Henry Purcell, 1659-1695, Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Trebles, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guards, Alamire, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Wall, Elin Manahan Thomas, Ashley Riches, William Purefoy, David Miller, Tim Mead, David Goode, fl. 1994, Julian Forbes, Carleton Etherington, Grace Davidson, David Starkey, 1945-
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Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
David Starkey's Music and Monarchy
Person Discussed
Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649
Topic / Theme
Music composition, Monarchy, British
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 BBC Worldwide
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David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 3, Great British Music
directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; composed by Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1848-, William Croft, 1678-1727, George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759 and Thomas Arne, 1710-1778; conducted by Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016, Hervé Niquet, 1957-, Sir Roger Norrington, 1934-, Roy Goodman, 1951-2014, Andrew Manze, Edward Higginbottom, Andrew Carwood, James O'Donnell, 1961- and Richard Egarr; presented by David Starkey, 1945-; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Elin Manahan Thomas, Ashley Riches, William Purefoy, Tim Mead and Rebecca Bottone, Westminster Abbey Choir, Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral, St. James Baroque and Academy of Ancient Music, in David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 58 mins
In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for mus...
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directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; composed by Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1848-, William Croft, 1678-1727, George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759 and Thomas Arne, 1710-1778; conducted by Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016, Hervé Niquet, 1957-, Sir Roger Norrington, 1934-, Roy Goodman, 1951-2014, Andrew Manze, Edward Higginbottom, Andrew Carwood, James O'Donnell, 1961- and Richard Egarr; presented by David Starkey, 1945-; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Elin Manahan Thomas, Ashley Riches, William Purefoy, Tim Mead and Rebecca Bottone, Westminster Abbey Choir, Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral, St. James Baroque and Academy of Ancient Music, in David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 58 mins
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In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for music, David Starkey also shows what music has done for the monarchy by helping define and perpetuate the distinctive royal identity of th...
In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for music, David Starkey also shows what music has done for the monarchy by helping define and perpetuate the distinctive royal identity of the nation. This history of a nation written in music features some of the most glorious pieces ever written – from national anthems to neglected treasures – in the historic royal locations for which they were originally composed, such as St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and King’s College Cambridge. It takes you from the medieval era and its extraordinary complex choral music, to the innovative instrumental music of the 17th century, right through to the 20th century and provides an entertaining and enlightening new perspective on British history.
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Westminster Abbey Choir, Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral, St. James Baroque, Academy of Ancient Music, Elin Manahan Thomas, Ashley Riches, William Purefoy, Tim Mead, Rebecca Bottone
Contributor
Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016, Hervé Niquet, 1957-, Sir Roger Norrington, 1934-, Roy Goodman, 1951-2014, Andrew Manze, Edward Higginbottom, Andrew Carwood, James O'Donnell, 1961-, Richard Egarr, Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1848-, William Croft, 1678-1727, George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Thomas Arne, 1710-1778, Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, Westminster Abbey Choir, Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral, St. James Baroque, Academy of Ancient Music, Elin Manahan Thomas, Ashley Riches, William Purefoy, Tim Mead, Rebecca Bottone, David Starkey, 1945-
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
David Starkey's Music and Monarchy
Person Discussed
Anne, Queen of Great Britain, 1665-1714
Topic / Theme
Music composition, Monarchy, British
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 BBC Worldwide
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David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 4, Re-Inventions
directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958, Sir William Walton, 1902-1983, Sir Edward Elgar, 1857-1934, Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1848-, Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625, Sir George Clement Martin, 1844-1916, Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900, Walter Parratt, 1841-1924, Charles Villiers Stanford, 1852-1924, Henry Wood, 1869-1944, Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847, Albert, Prince Consort of Queen Victoria, 1819-1861, Gioacchino Rossini, 1792-1868 and Gustav Theodore Holst, 1874-1934; presented by David Starkey, 1945-; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by David Owen Norris and Mary Bevan, 1986-, Westminster Abbey Choir, Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral and St. James Baroque, in David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 58 mins
In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for mus...
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directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958, Sir William Walton, 1902-1983, Sir Edward Elgar, 1857-1934, Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1848-, Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625, Sir George Clement Martin, 1844-1916, Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900, Walter Parratt, 1841-1924, Charles Villiers Stanford, 1852-1924, Henry Wood, 1869-1944, Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847, Albert, Prince Consort of Queen Victoria, 1819-1861, Gioacchino Rossini, 1792-1868 and Gustav Theodore Holst, 1874-1934; presented by David Starkey, 1945-; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by David Owen Norris and Mary Bevan, 1986-, Westminster Abbey Choir, Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral and St. James Baroque, in David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 58 mins
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In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for music, David Starkey also shows what music has done for the monarchy by helping define and perpetuate the distinctive royal identity of th...
In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for music, David Starkey also shows what music has done for the monarchy by helping define and perpetuate the distinctive royal identity of the nation. This history of a nation written in music features some of the most glorious pieces ever written – from national anthems to neglected treasures – in the historic royal locations for which they were originally composed, such as St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and King’s College Cambridge. It takes you from the medieval era and its extraordinary complex choral music, to the innovative instrumental music of the 17th century, right through to the 20th century and provides an entertaining and enlightening new perspective on British history.
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Westminster Abbey Choir, Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral, St. James Baroque, David Owen Norris, Mary Bevan, 1986-
Contributor
Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958, Sir William Walton, 1902-1983, Sir Edward Elgar, 1857-1934, Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1848-, Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625, Sir George Clement Martin, 1844-1916, Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900, Walter Parratt, 1841-1924, Charles Villiers Stanford, 1852-1924, Henry Wood, 1869-1944, Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847, Albert, Prince Consort of Queen Victoria, 1...
Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958, Sir William Walton, 1902-1983, Sir Edward Elgar, 1857-1934, Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1848-, Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625, Sir George Clement Martin, 1844-1916, Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900, Walter Parratt, 1841-1924, Charles Villiers Stanford, 1852-1924, Henry Wood, 1869-1944, Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847, Albert, Prince Consort of Queen Victoria, 1819-1861, Gioacchino Rossini, 1792-1868, Gustav Theodore Holst, 1874-1934, Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, Westminster Abbey Choir, Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral, St. James Baroque, David Owen Norris, Mary Bevan, 1986-, David Starkey, 1945-
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Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
David Starkey's Music and Monarchy
Person Discussed
George IV, King of the United Kingdom, 1762-1830
Topic / Theme
Music composition, Monarchy, British
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 BBC Worldwide
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