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Composer of the Week

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Years of Travel

Duration:
1 hour
First broadcast:
Wednesday 28 September 2011

Having won over his home crowd in Venice, Vivaldi set out to capitalise on his growing fame by finding work and influential patrons abroad. Presented by Donald Macleod.

Music Played

4 items
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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    Antonio Vivaldi Tito Manlio - pasticcio RV.738

    Conductor: Roy GOODMAN Performer: Brandenburg Consort Performer: Emma KIRKBY - Soprano (Soprano) Performer: Roy GOODMAN - Violin (Conductor/Violin)

    HYPERION, CDA 66745-, 1-6

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    Antonio Vivaldi Sonata in E flat major RV.756 (Manchester sonata no.11) for violin and continuo

    Performer: Andrew MANZE - Violin Performer: John TOLL - Harpsichord Performer: Nigel NORTH - Lute

    Harmonia Mundi, HMX290734243, 2-17

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    Antonio Vivaldi Magnificat in G minor RV.610b for SSAT soli, chor, 2 trp, str & bc

    Conductor: Andrew PARROTT Performer: Alison PLACE - Mezzo-soprano Performer: Emily van EVERA - Soprano Performer: Margaret CABLE - Mezzo-soprano Performer: Taverner Choir Performer: Taverner Players

    VIRGIN, VC-759326-2, 1-17

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    Antonio Vivaldi Concerto in F major RV.293, Op.8`3 (L'Autunno) for violin and orchestra

    Performer: Antonio de SECONDI - Violin Performer: Luca PEVERINI - Cello Performer: Rinaldo ALESSANDRINI - Director Performer: Concerto Italiano

    NAIVE RECORDS, OP-30363, 1-7

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