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Tyrants
Donald Macleod presents musical portraits of five absolute rulers famed more for their evil deeds than for their good work.
4: Montezuma. Emperor of Mexico at the time of the Spanish
Conquistadors, Montezuma held his subjects in thrall, but ended as a tragic figure. Music includes: Graun Montezuma (excerpts)
Soloists, Cantica Nova Chamber
Choir, German Chamber Academy, conductor Johannes Goritzki
Vivaldi Montezuma (excerpts)
Soloists, La Grande Ecurie et la Chambre du Roy, conductor Jean-Claude Malgoire

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Conductor:
Johannes Goritzki
Conductor:
Vivaldi Montezuma
Conductor:
Jean-Claude Malgoire
Source: Radio Times

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