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Vivaldi the impresario

Donald Macleod begins his survey of the life and work of Italian Baroque composer, Antonio Vivaldi.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Ottone in Villa: Overture

    Ensemble: L' Arte Dell' Arco. Director: Christopher Hogwood.
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  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Ottone in Villa (Act I, Scenes 9-11)

    Singer: Susan Gritton. Singer: Nancy Argenta. Orchestra: Collegium Musicum 90. Conductor: Richard Hickox.
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  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Concerto in A minor, Op 3 No 8

    Orchestra: The English Concert. Director: Trevor Pinnock.
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    • 5.
  • Antonio Vivaldi

    L' Incoronazione di Dario (Act III, Scenes 8-15)

    Singer: Roberta Mameli. Singer: Lucia Cirillo. Singer: Sara Mingardo. Singer: Delphine Galou. Singer: Giuseppina Bridelli. Singer: Riccardo Novaro. Director: Ottavio Dantone.
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Broadcast

  • Tue 14 Aug 2018 13:00

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