Allegri's Miserere
An exploration of the impact of Allegri's 17th-century music, originally sung in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican. From 2009.
Gregorio Allegri wrote the chord sequence for his Miserere in the 1630s for use during Holy Week in the Sistine Chapel.
This is located in the Apostolic Palace, official residence for the Pope in Vatican City
It then went through the hands of a 12-year-old Mozart, Mendelssohn and Liszt until it finally reached England in the early 20th century and got fixed into the version we know today.
The soaring soprano line that hits the famous top C and never fails to thrill has become a firm favourite for concert audiences around the world.
Textile designer Kaffe Fassett, writer Sarah Manguso and conductor Roy Goodman explain how they have all been deeply affected by this beautiful piece of music.
With Peter Phillips.
Series exploring famous pieces of music and their emotional appeal.
Producer: Rosie Boulton
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in September 2009.
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Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Composer | Gregorio Allegri |
Broadcasts
Tue 1 Sep 2009 13:30麻豆社 Radio 4- Sat 5 Sep 2009 15:30麻豆社 Radio 4
- Fri 13 May 2016 18:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 14 May 2016 00:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 29 Dec 2020 18:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 30 Dec 2020 00:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 17 Oct 2025 10:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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