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The OAE Night Shift team and their smartphone perform Purcell in a surprisngly formal setting at Sage Gateshead. 

Party like it's the 1690s! The CBSO Baroque Ensemble entertains in a programme of joyous dance music. 

When a programme is well put together and nicely themed, it is quite easy to turn one’s attention away from the sound of music, and onto the history of music. PCM 4 at Cadogan Hall was breezily introduced by the BBC compere as a programme marking Britten’s centenary, exploring his relationship with his peers, and celebrating his friend Lutoslawski. Yes, it did all that.