Next Saturday, April 4 9-10 pm, on BBC2
Monteverdi in Mantua: The Genius of the Vespers
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Simon Russell Beale travels to Italy to explore the story of the notorious Duke of Mantua and his long-suffering court composer Claudio Monteverdi during the turbulent times of the late Italian Renaissance. Out of the volatile relationship between the duke and the composer came Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610, a major turning point in western music. The Sixteen, led by Harry Christophers, explore some of the radical and beautiful choral music in this dramatic composition.
Many thanks for this. It certainly looks much more worthwhile waiting for than that ****Bach programme. However, has it got to be The Sixteen that provides the music? Yes, it is a superb choir but,…well, I suppose being able to join SRB in English is a big advantage…. As it happens, I am reading an interview with Alan Curtis who explains why Monteverdi should be sung by Italian singers. Mind you, this was back in 1997.
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Monteverdi in Mantua - the genius of the Vespers
I've just watched this documentary on Monteverdi with great pleasure and considerable learning. Having been rather sniffy on these boards about television programmes, I commend this one, presented by Simon Russell Beale, and featuring Harry Christophers and The Sixteen in extensive excerpts from the Vespers of 1610. Beautifully shot and intelligently put together.
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Monteverdi in Mantua BBC 2
Recalling SRB's other frontings of music on the Beeb, I was a bit apprehensive about this one, particularly as the 1810 Vespers are among my favourite pieces. BUT, have to say, this was both illuminating and finely contextualised. Christophers / The Sixteen plus instrumentalists gave a fine account of extracts. We had letters, MS, part books, plenty of architecture to admire, but above all, we had the music.
Thanks to all.
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Woops - started a thread at EXACTLY the same time...... should have watched more carefully. apologies.
Recalling SRB's other frontings of music on the Beeb, I was a bit apprehensive about this one, particularly as the 1610 Vespers are among my favourite pieces. BUT, have to say, this was both illuminating and finely contextualised. Christophers / The Sixteen plus instrumentalists gave a fine account of extracts. We had letters, MS, part books, plenty of architecture to admire, but above all, we had the music.
Thanks to all.
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