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The Euros 1683

England 1-0 Italy

As the Restoration flourished an intriguing contest took place between the continental composers that the new King brought over to England and the home-grown talent who had by now recovered from 18 years under Cromwell’s Commonwealth.

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Bruno Weil on Mozart and Beethoven

Tea with Netty #20: OAE Librarian Colin Kitching

Netty sits down with OAE Librarian, Colin Kitching.

Lockdown minus One

Do you recall when the theatres and concert halls were all shut?

5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Henry Purcell Copy

Some little known facts about the 17th century English composer and the future musicians he inspired.

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