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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 11^th Nov 2008, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Tue 19^th Jul 2011, 18:00 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod focuses on the publication of Cavalli's little-known sacred music, his rise through the hierachy of St Mark's, Venice and his relationship with Monteverdi. Show more

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Composer of the Week

Francesco Cavalli

Episode 3: An International Composer

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 12^th Nov 2008, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Wed 20^th Jul 2011, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod considers Cavalli's period as a prolific and trendsetting composer of opera, popularising the emerging combination of aria and recitative as well as the lament. Show more

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Composer of the Week

Francesco Cavalli

Episode 4: An Invitation from Cardinal Mazarin

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 13^th Nov 2008, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Thu 21^st Jul 2011, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores the demise of Cavalli's operatic career following his visit to France in 1660 to compose an opera for the marriage of Louis XIV. Show more

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Composer of the Week

Francesco Cavalli

Episode 5: The Requiem

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 14^th Nov 2008, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Fri 22^nd Jul 2011, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores Cavalli's last sacred work, the requiem he composed for his own funeral, and his highly detailed will. Show more

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Composer of the Week

Francesco Cavalli

Episode 1: The Early Years

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 10^th Nov 2008, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Mon 18^th Jul 2011, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores Cavalli's early years and evolving career in Venice. Including early compositions such as the Cantate Domino of 1625, Didone and the Magnificat. Show more

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