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Beyond Composers—Anonymous
4/5 When an author is absent, who else comes to the fore in music's story? With Donald Macleod
Lost Voices—Anonymous
3/5 Donald Macleod presents music ascribed to named composers whose true authors are unknown.
Collective Creativity—Anonymous
2/5 Donald Macleod explores how the label ‘Anon.’ can give disparate works a shared identity.
Author Unknown—Anonymous
1/5 Donald Macleod celebrates music whose authorship has been lost, obscured or never recorded
Musical Survivors—Anonymous
5/5 Donald Macleod celebrates Anonymous as something preserved rather than someone forgotten.
Sorrows, Prayers—Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
5/5 Monteverdi’s final years and the rise of public opera. With Kate Molleson
Troubles and trials—Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
4/5 Monteverdi leaves Mantua and begins a new chapter in Venice. With Kate Molleson.
Centre Stage—Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
3/5 Monteverdi takes to the stage with L’Orfeo. With Kate Molleson.
Fin de 16th siècle—Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
2/5 Monteverdi arrives in Mantua and pushes musical boundaries. With Kate Molleson.
The Courtless Musician—Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
1/5 Kate Molleson explores Monteverdi’s early life and music.