Composer of the Week - Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643)
Donald Macleod is joined by Christopher Stembridge to explore Frescobaldi's life and work, setting the composer's music in the context of his times
Composer of the Week - Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643) - Episode 1
Donald Macleod and scholar Christopher Stembridge explore Frescobaldi's life and work, focusing on his early years in Ferrara, where he absorbed the city's rich cultural heritage.
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Composer of the Week - Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643) - Episode 2
Donald Macleod focuses on Frescobaldi's keyboard music, in particular, his groundbreaking First Book of Toccatas and Partitas, which was rushed into print a year ahead of schedule.
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Composer of the Week - Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643) - Episode 3
Donald Macleod focuses on Frescobaldi's vocal and instrumental work, when he was in Rome, presiding at the organ in St Peter's Basilica.
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Composer of the Week - Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643) - Episode 4
Donald Macleod and Christopher Stembridge focus on Frescobaldi's music for organ, including his masterpiece Fiori musicali.
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Composer of the Week - Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643) - Episode 5
Donald Macleod and Christopher Stembridge consider Frescobaldi's influence on later generations, including Johann Jakob Froberger, Bach and Ligeti.
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