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Composer of the Week: The Court of Dresden

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With Donald Macleod.

The reputation of the magnificence of the Dresden court of Augustus the Strong spread throughout Europe. Musicians from as far afield as Italy and Bohemia were attracted by the quality of the music-making.

Vivaldi Violin Concerto in G minor, RV577 - Virtuosi Saxoniae, director Ludwig Guttier

Veracini Sonata Accademiche in B flat, Op 2 No 2 - Locatelli Trio

Fasch Concerto in D for two horns, two oboes, strings and continuo - Peter Damm and Dieter Pansa (horns), Capella Sagittariana, director Wolfram Just

Buffardin Flute Concerto in E minor - Dresden Baroque Soloists, director Eckhart Haupt

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Presenter:
Donald Macleod
Source: Radio Times

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