Music and Monarchy

Subject: Music and Monarchy
From: Stanron
Date: 24 Jun 18 - 08:44 PM

I am watching David Starkey's Music and Monarchy on BBC 4. I know some of you hate him because he is not a Lefty but is there anyone else out there who get what this program is about?

Subject: RE: Music and Monarchy
From: Joe Offer
Date: 24 Jun 18 - 09:14 PM

I thought the BBC4 player worked in the U.S., but apparently not on this show. Here's a link:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p018rffp/david-starkeys-music-and-monarchy-1-crown-and-choir

It really should play in the U.S. We like your monarchy much more than you do - especially since the youngest generation has taken to marrying Bond Girls.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Music and Monarchy
From: Stanron
Date: 24 Jun 18 - 09:19 PM

Joe, I hope you do get to hear it. It's about the music more than it's about monarchy and the music is amazing, One point it makes is that only the very wealthiest could afford it and, of course. the monarchy were amongst the wealthiest.

Subject: RE: Music and Monarchy
From: JennieG
Date: 25 Jun 18 - 05:12 AM

It's been shown here......was very interesting and yes, the music was glorious!

Subject: RE: Music and Monarchy
From: Jack Campin
Date: 25 Jun 18 - 01:06 PM

Not all monarchs cared. There is bugger-all music associated with most of the British kings and queens - exceptions like James IV, Charles II and the early Georges make us forget about philistine numpties like the early Plantagenets or George V.

Subject: RE: Music and Monarchy
From: GUEST,jim bainbridge
Date: 27 Jun 18 - 01:36 PM

haven't heard much guid Scots songs or music from that Scottish icon, the Dook of Edinburgh either- come on Phil, gie's a blast....ok ok , one of Nana's ...