A Priest in Rome
As one of the brightest musical talents in Rome, all kinds of prestigious positions could have been in his sights, but Victoria found himself drawn to a more spiritual vocation. Presented by Donald Macleod.
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Tomás Luis de Victoria
Ad caenam Agni providi
Performer: The Sixteen
- Coro:COR16007.
- 11.
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Tomás Luis de Victoria
Missa Simile est regnum coelorum (Credo, Sanctus & Benedictus)
Performer: Christ Church Cathedral Oxford Choir Conductor: Stephen DARLINGTON
- Nimbus:NI5434.
- 11.
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Tomás Luis de Victoria
Magnificat septimi toni
Performer: Westminster Cathedral Choir Performer: Martin BAKER - Director
- Hyperion, CDA67479.
- 14.
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Tomás Luis de Victoria
Holy Week Music - Lamentations (selection)
Performer: Nordic Voices
- Chandos.
- 0763.
Broadcasts
- Thu 25 Aug 201112:00BBC Radio 3
- Thu 25 Aug 201118:00BBC Radio 3
- Thu 11 Apr 201312:00BBC Radio 3
- Thu 11 Apr 201318:30BBC Radio 3
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