Business as Usual
To start the new series Christopher Hogwood explores some of the more business-like aspects of musical composition, and reveals a monetary strain underlying some well-known masterpieces. Jesus and the Traders (Kodaly), La boutique fantasque, and Rocco's Gold Aria from Fidelio compete with Bach's representation of the 30 pieces of silver in the St Matthew Passion and Debussy's Danse sacree et danse profane. Bonuses include an example of Mozart overstepping the mark and an index sat to music. gramophone records