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The Trumpet Shall Sound

Julian Joseph goes in search of black classical musicians from the past on a journey that takes him back well over 500 years to the court of Henry VIII.

Jazz composer and pianist Julian Joseph goes in search of black classical musicians from the past. It's a journey that takes him back to the appearance of a black trumpeter at the court of Henry VIII, to black musicians on the Napoleonic battlefield and 19th-century violin prodigies who entertained royalty.

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30 minutes

Last on

Sat 8 Dec 2007 15:30
成人快手 Radio 4

Credits

Presenter Julian Joseph
Interviewed Guest John Ellis
Interviewed Guest Philip Herbert

Broadcasts

  • Tue 4 Dec 2007 13:30
    成人快手 Radio 4
  • Sat 8 Dec 2007 15:30
    成人快手 Radio 4

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