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Composer of the Week: Vivaldi

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With Donald Macleod
3: Vivaldi and Venice. Vivaldi spent most of his working life in Venice. In 1716, two decisive military encounters provided an excuse for a sacred military oratorio based on the biblical story of Judith and Holofernes. Juditha Triumphans (excerpts) Maria Cristina Kiehr (soprano), Ann Murray ,
Susan Bickley , Sarah Connolly and Jean Rigby (mezzos), Choir and Orchestra of the King's Consort, director Robert King

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Unknown:
Juditha Triumphans
Soprano:
Maria Cristina Kiehr
Soprano:
Ann Murray
Soprano:
Susan Bickley
Soprano:
Sarah Connolly
Soprano:
Jean Rigby
Director:
Robert King
Source: Radio Times

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