The Glory of Polyphony

Six-part series presented by Peter Phillips on the peak period of polyphony in music, the Renaissance.

Radio 3,6 episodes

Episodes

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Palestrina and Gesualdo
Peter Phillips celebrates the wonder of the choral music of Palestrina and Gesualdo.
03 Jun 2018,31 mins
Josquin and Isaac
Peter Phillips delves into the lives and music of Josquin des Prez and Heinrich Isaac.
10 Jun 2018,25 mins
Lassus and de Victoria
Peter Phillips shares his love for the music of Orlando Lassus and Tomas Luis de Victoria.
17 Jun 2018,34 mins
Tallis and Gombert
Peter Phillips shares his love of the choral music of Thomas Tallis and Nicolas Gombert.
24 Jun 2018,31 mins
Byrd, Cornysh and the Eton Choirbook
Peter Phillips delves into the music of Byrd, Cornysh and the Eton Choirbook.
01 Jul 2018,30 mins
Tomkins, Cardoso and the New World
Peter Phillips shares his passion for the music of Thomas Tomkins and Manuel Cardoso.
08 Jul 2018,34 mins