Composer of the Week - Andre Campra (1660-1744)
Donald Macleod and musicologist, harpsichordist and conductor William Christie explore the life and work of Andre Campra, to mark the 350th anniversary of the French composer's birth
Composer of the Week - Andre Campra (1660-1744) - Episode 1
Donald Macleod focuses on Campra's provincial training, first as a choirboy and later as a music master at the Cathedral of St Etienne in Toulouse.
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Composer of the Week - Andre Campra (1660-1744) - Episode 2
Donald Macleod charts Campra's progress in Paris, from master of music at Notre Dame to his becoming a composer of opera. Includes Tancrede (excerpt).
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Composer of the Week - Andre Campra (1660-1744) - Episode 3
Donald Macleod discusses Campra's career as a stage composer. Music includes Idomenee (excerpts), Les fetes venitiennes and La dispute de l'amour et de l'hymen.
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Composer of the Week - Andre Campra (1660-1744) - Episode 4
Donald Macleod considers the impact the succession of Louis XV had on Campra. Music includes Notus in Judea, which was dedicated to the king.
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Composer of the Week - Andre Campra (1660-1744) - Episode 5
Donald Macleod and William Christie discuss Campra's later years. Including a setting of the composer's Psalm 19, Exaudiat te Dominus, Enee et Didon and part of Requiem.
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