David Munrow, who ended his life fifty years ago, was a genius at bringing "ancient" European music to exuberant, rich life and mastering its instruments and styles. Thankfully, many of his recordings are still available. Listen to Ecco la Primavera with the Early Music Consort of London, all stars in their own right: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obiqYGW0hu8
The Guardian has this lovely appreciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obiqYGW0hu8
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Six decades ago, Munrow’s passionate and persuasive advocacy for early music opened audience’s eyes and ears – and took the rackett on to primetime TV. Fifty years after his early death, we look back at an inspirational and influential musician
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Six decades ago, Munrow’s passionate and persuasive advocacy for early music opened audience’s eyes and ears – and took the rackett on to primetime TV. Fifty years after his early death, we look back at an inspirational and influential musician
Six decades ago, Munrow’s passionate and persuasive advocacy for early music opened audience’s eyes and ears – and took the rackett on to primetime TV. Fifty years after his early death, we look back at an inspirational and influential musician
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