Composer of the Week - Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) - Episode 5

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the Italian violinist and composer Arcangelo Corelli. He describes how Corelli planned to crown his stellar career with a final collection of Concerti grossi, but his sudden death led to a battle over the proceeds of this guaranteed bestseller. Sonata, Op 4 No 12 Monica Huggett (violin) Alison Bury (violin) Jaap ter Linden (cello) Hopkinson Smith (theorbo) Ton Koopman (harpsichord) Philips 4166142, Trs 26-28 Concerto grosso, Op 6 No 3 Ensemble 415 Chiara Banchini, Jesper Christensen (director) Harmonia Mundi HMC90140607, CD1 Trs 14-15 Sonata in D for trumpet, two violins and continuo Stephen Keavy (trumpet) Parley of Instruments Hyperion CDA 66255, Trs 33-37 Concerto grosso, Op 6 No 10 English Concert Trevor Pinnock (conductor) Archiv 4236262, CD2 Trs 19-24 Sonata, Op 5 No 12 (La Folia) Andrew Manze (violin) Richard Egarr (harpsichord) Harmonia Mundi HMU90729899, CD1 Tr 23.