First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Carlo Gesualdo is forced to act after learning of his wife's infidelity, brutally murdering her and her lover in an honour killing. Donald Macleod recounts the story. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Two years after slaughtering his first wife, Carlo Gesualdo is preparing to take a new bride and to enjoy the musical wonders of the Este court at Ferrara. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
In his madrigals, Gesualdo assumes the posture of an ardent lover. But as Donald Macleod recounts, in reality he makes a poor husband and an indifferent father. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Gesualdo becomes embroiled in a dangerous witch trial and works on some of his most beautiful sacred music. Donald Macleod continues the story of the Prince of Venosa. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Admired as a veritable prince of music, Gesualdo is a sick man when he publishes his final sacred and secular works. Donald Macleod concludes his account of the Prince of Venosa. Show more
