Antonio Cesti
Lucie Skeaping delves into the life and music of Italian composer Antonio Cesti.
The Early Music Show · BBC Radio 3
August 13, 202322m 56s
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Show Notes
"The most celebrated Italian musician of his generation"...but what do we know now about the 17th century composer Antonio Cesti? In his quatercentenary year, Lucie Skeaping delves into his life and music to find out more, and we'll hear excerpts from his many operas.
Plus, your weekly bulletin of Early Music News from Mark Seow.