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The Requiem

Donald Macleod explores Cavalli's last sacred work, the requiem he composed for his own funeral, and his highly detailed will.

Cavalli - The Requiem. In this final episode of Composer of the Week featuring the life and works of Francesco Cavalli, we hear the composer's last sacred work, the requiem he composed for his own funeral. Donald Macleod describes Cavalli's highly detailed will, which not only provides precise requirements for the composer's annual memorial service, but also for the distribution of his lucrative estate.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 22 Jul 2011 18:30

Music Played

  • Francesco Cavalli

    Son ancor pargoletta

    Performer: Dalton BALDWIN - Piano Performer: Gerard SOUZAY - Baritone

    • CLAVES.
    • CD50-2412.
  • Francesco Cavalli

    Missa pro defunctis for 8 voices and continuo

    Performer: Giuseppe MALETTO - Director Performer: Vittorio ZANON - Harpsichord Performer: Cantica Symphonia

    • STRADIVARIUS.
    • STR-33665.
  • Francesco Cavalli

    Missa pro defunctis for 8 voices and continuo

    Performer: Giuseppe MALETTO - Director Performer: Paola ZUCCHERI - Violin Performer: Riccardo COELATI - Violin Performer: Vittorio ZANON - Harpsichord Performer: Cantica Symphonia

    • STRADIVARIUS.
    • STR-33665.
  • Francesco Cavalli

    Missa pro defunctis for 8 voices and continuo

    Performer: Giuseppe MALETTO - Director Performer: Paola ZUCCHERI - Violin Performer: Riccardo COELATI - Violin Performer: Vittorio ZANON - Harpsichord Performer: Cantica Symphonia

    • STRADIVARIUS.
    • STR-33665.

Broadcasts

  • Fri 14 Nov 2008 12:00
  • Fri 14 Nov 2008 21:15
  • Fri 22 Jul 2011 12:00
  • Fri 22 Jul 2011 18:30

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