Episode 5
Donald Macleod describes how Corelli's legacy was honoured and dishonoured by his friends and heirs.
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the Italian violinist and composer Arcangelo Corelli. He describes how Corelli planned to crown his stellar career with a final collection of Concerti grossi, but his sudden death led to a battle over the proceeds of this guaranteed bestseller.
Sonata, Op 4 No 12
Monica Huggett (violin)
Alison Bury (violin)
Jaap ter Linden (cello)
Hopkinson Smith (theorbo)
Ton Koopman (harpsichord)
Philips 4166142, Trs 26-28
Concerto grosso, Op 6 No 3
Ensemble 415
Chiara Banchini, Jesper Christensen (director)
Harmonia Mundi HMC90140607, CD1 Trs 14-15
Sonata in D for trumpet, two violins and continuo
Stephen Keavy (trumpet)
Parley of Instruments
Hyperion CDA 66255, Trs 33-37
Concerto grosso, Op 6 No 10
English Concert
Trevor Pinnock (conductor)
Archiv 4236262, CD2 Trs 19-24
Sonata, Op 5 No 12 (La Folia)
Andrew Manze (violin)
Richard Egarr (harpsichord)
Harmonia Mundi HMU90729899, CD1 Tr 23.
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