The Requiem
Donald Macleod explores Cavalli's last sacred work, the requiem he composed for his own funeral, and his highly detailed will.
Cavalli - The Requiem. In this final episode of Composer of the Week featuring the life and works of Francesco Cavalli, we hear the composer's last sacred work, the requiem he composed for his own funeral. Donald Macleod describes Cavalli's highly detailed will, which not only provides precise requirements for the composer's annual memorial service, but also for the distribution of his lucrative estate.
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Francesco Cavalli
Son ancor pargoletta
Performer: Dalton BALDWIN - Piano Performer: Gerard SOUZAY - Baritone
- CLAVES.
- CD50-2412.
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Francesco Cavalli
Missa pro defunctis for 8 voices and continuo
Performer: Giuseppe MALETTO - Director Performer: Vittorio ZANON - Harpsichord Performer: Cantica Symphonia
- STRADIVARIUS.
- STR-33665.
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Francesco Cavalli
Missa pro defunctis for 8 voices and continuo
Performer: Giuseppe MALETTO - Director Performer: Paola ZUCCHERI - Violin Performer: Riccardo COELATI - Violin Performer: Vittorio ZANON - Harpsichord Performer: Cantica Symphonia
- STRADIVARIUS.
- STR-33665.
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Francesco Cavalli
Missa pro defunctis for 8 voices and continuo
Performer: Giuseppe MALETTO - Director Performer: Paola ZUCCHERI - Violin Performer: Riccardo COELATI - Violin Performer: Vittorio ZANON - Harpsichord Performer: Cantica Symphonia
- STRADIVARIUS.
- STR-33665.
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