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John Nelson
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The Scholars Baroque Ensemble
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Louis Couperin
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Laurence Cummings
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Le Concert Des Nations, Jordi Savall
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Edward Higginbottom
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Emma Kirkby
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Emma Kirkby (soprano) is recognised as one of the world's greatest early music specialists. It is remarkable that she has become one o… read moreEmma Kirkby (soprano) is recognised as one of the world's greatest early music specialists. It is remarkable that she has become one of the most prominent names in her field, having been a classics student, at Somerville College, Ox… read moreEmma Kirkby (soprano) is recognised as one of the world's greatest early music specialists. It is remarkable that she has become one of the most prominent names in her field, having been a classics student, at Somerville College, Oxford, and then an English teacher before her talent and prof… read more
