Anne Boleyn as musician and composer

11/04/21 • 38 min

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The Tudor court was all about competitive displays of power and wealth. This series examines the influence of music and entertainment on the balance of power.

In this talk, historian Tamsin Lewis explores Anne Boleyn's keen ability as a musician and composer and how this influenced her role at court.

This talk was originally recorded at Hampton Court Palace in 2017.

For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories

The Tudor court was all about competitive displays of power and wealth. This series examines the influence of music and entertainment on the balance of power.

In this talk, historian Tamsin Lewis explores Anne Boleyn's keen ability as a musician and composer and how this influenced her role at court.

This talk was originally recorded at Hampton Court Palace in 2017.

For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories

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