Donald Macleod begins his survey of the life and work of Italian Baroque composer, Antonio Vivaldi.

Donald Macleod follows Antonio Vivaldi during his period at the court in Mantua and takes a look behind the curtain and onto the stage exploring the world of his operas. Show more

Donald Macleod surveys Vivaldi's successes in Rome where the composer enjoyed an audience with the Pope and received a commission for the wedding of Louis XV of France. Show more

Donald Macleod delves into Antonio Vivaldi's late works for the stage, where he started to write showcase arias full of vocal pyrotechnics designed to bedazzle the listener. Show more

Donald Macleod surveys Vivaldi's successes in Rome where the composer enjoyed an audience with the Pope and received a commission for the wedding of Louis XV of France. Show more

Donald Macleod delves into Antonio Vivaldi's late works for the stage, where he started to write showcase arias full of vocal pyrotechnics to bedazzle the listener. Show more