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麻豆社 Proms Composer: Dowland with Kirsten Gibson and Andrew McGregor

Andrew McGregor with the best of the week's new classical releases, joined by Kirsten Gibson who picks her 5 favourite recordings by this week's Proms Composer, John Dowland.

Andrew McGregor with the best of the week's new classical releases, joined by Kirsten Gibson who picks her 5 favourite recordings by this week's Proms Composer, John Dowland.

2.30pm
麻豆社 Proms Composer: Dowland
Early music expert Kirsten Gibson picks her 5 essential recordings by this week's Proms Composer, John Dowland.

c3.40pm
Record of the Week
Andrew's top pick of the week's new releases.

Release date:

1 hour, 59 minutes

On radio

Sat 18 Jul 2026 14:00

Broadcast

  • Sat 18 Jul 2026 14:00

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