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Composers of the Week: Louis and Francois Couperin: 4: Shades of Darkness

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Ever since the early Renaissance, composers have been drawn to the Lamentations of Jeremiah - the Old Testament verses mourning the destruction of Jerusalem. Paul Guinery introduces Francois Couperin's celebrated setting of these words - his three Lecons de Tenebres - performed by Gerard Lesne and Steve Dugardin (high tenors) and II Seminario Musicale. The lessons are interspersed with plainchant sung by baritone Josep Cabre.
(Repeated next Thursday 11.30pm)

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Introduces:
. Paul Guinery
Unknown:
Francois Couperin
Unknown:
Gerard Lesne
Unknown:
Steve Dugardin
Baritone:
Josep Cabre.
Source: Radio Times

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