Donald Macleod explores Stradella's family tree, which has noble connections that can be traced back to the powerful Medicis in Florence and to the papacy in Rome. Show more

Donald Macleod explores how Stradella made his mark on Roman society, receiving commissions from all the most influential patrons. Show more

Donald Macleod explains the scandalous events that led to Stradella's having to flee Rome and then Venice. Show more

Donald Macleod describes how Stradella took advantage of the musical riches of Genoa, before his chequered past caught up with him and he was murdered. Show more

Donald Macleod considers the ways that access to Queen Christina of Sweden's intellectual circle assisted Stradella. Show more