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As one of the brightest musical talents in Rome, all kinds of prestigious positions could have been in his sights, but Victoria found himself drawn to a more spiritual vocation. Presented by Donald Macleod.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Tomás Luis de Victoria

    Ad caenam Agni providi

    Performer: The Sixteen

    • Coro:COR16007.
    • 11.
  • Tomás Luis de Victoria

    Missa Simile est regnum coelorum (Credo, Sanctus & Benedictus)

    Performer: Christ Church Cathedral Oxford Choir Conductor: Stephen DARLINGTON

    • Nimbus:NI5434.
    • 11.
  • Tomás Luis de Victoria

    Magnificat septimi toni

    Performer: Westminster Cathedral Choir Performer: Martin BAKER - Director

    • Hyperion, CDA67479.
    • 14.
  • Tomás Luis de Victoria

    Holy Week Music - Lamentations (selection)

    Performer: Nordic Voices

    • Chandos.
    • 0763.

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