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17 Apr 2026
In Focus: David Munrow
Focus on David Munrow
The musician and early music historian David Munrow was only 33 years old when he passed away. Yet his legacy befits a man more than twice his age. A staggeringly prolific musician and educator, Munrow travelled the world soaking up the music of different cultures. He learned new musical systems and obscure instruments in the span days or weeks.
He is most famous as the figurehead of the Early Music movement, performing and teaching music from the early Medieval period onward. His BBC radio show "Pied Piper" - was a centuries spanning, 600+ episode education in the history of music – from Monteverdi to Pentangle.
As well as his radio and television work, Munrow also released well over 50 albums in his short lifetime, a body of work which has since altered our perception of music history.
Selected and mixed by Aki.
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- David Munrow, Musica Antiqua, Lionel RoggThe Mediaeval Sound
- Praetorius, Praetorius Consort, Christopher BallDances From Terpsichore (1612)
- Praetorius, Praetorius Consort, Christopher BallDances From Terpsichore (1612)
- Praetorius, Praetorius Consort, Christopher BallDances From Terpsichore (1612)
- Unknown ArtistLa Sexte Estampie Real (French Court Music Of The Thirteenth Century)
- Adam De La Halle, Schola Cantorum Londiniensis, Denis Stevens34) Aucun Ont Trouvé, Motet Français De Petrus De Cruce
- Unknown ArtistPrisoner's Song (French Court Music Of The Thirteenth Century)
- Josquin Des PrezLa Bernadina (Lute Duet)
- Alexander AgricolaDe Tous Biens Plaine (Rondeau) - 3-part Instrumental Version 1
- Josquin Des PrézAdieu Mes Amours (Choir)
- Barbireau / Paul HofhaimerEin Frohlich Wesen (Keyboard Solo Version)
- Josquin Desprez, Jean Mouton, Theatre Of Voices, Paul HillierNesciens Mater - Mouton
- Concentus Musicus Ensemble Für Alte Musik, Isaak, Brumel, Senfl, Fink, Compère, Josquin, ObrechtFors Seulement - Vray Dieu D'Amours - Bicinium
- AnonT'Andernaken
- David Munrow, The Early Music Consort Of London, David CainBilbo's Lullaby
- David Munrow, The Early Music Consort Of London, David CainOpening And Bilbo's Theme
- Shirley Collins & Dolly CollinsA Song-Story
- The RoundtableEli's Comin'
- The Young TraditionThe Agincourt Carol
- Shirley CollinsAdieu To All Judges And Juries
- The Young TraditionMedieval Mystery Tour
- The RoundtableFantasia On A Theme By Lennon And McCartney (Michelle)
- David Munrow, The Early Music Consort Of LondonZardoz - Part One