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Composer of the Week: Monteverdi

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

With Simon Heighes.
Vespers at St Mark's. Despite being robbed by highwaymen en route,
Monteverdi arrived safely in Venice in 1613. At the great Basilica of St Mark , he provided music both for public ceremonial and private devotions. Today's programme includes such examples as Beatus Vir, Dixit Dominus and the magnificent Magnificat.
Repeated next Tuesday 12 midnight

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Simon Heighes.
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St Mark
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Dixit Dominus
Source: Radio Times

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