Henry VIII: King, Composer, & Bastion Of The Arts
The Classical Music Minute - A podcast by Steven Hobé, Composer & Host - Mondays
DescriptionHenry VIII, King of England (1491-1547) excelled at languages, literature, theology, sport and, famously, music. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactIn 1515, May Day was celebrated at Greenwich with all kinds of music, including, according to this description, a mix of natural and ‘made’ music: ‘In the wood were bowers filled purposely with singing birds which carolled most sweetly, and in one of these bastions or bowers were some triumphal cars, on which were singers and musici...
