Monteverdi in Mantua - The Genius of the Vespers (2015)
Monteverdi in Mantua tells the story of the Duke of Mantua and his court composer Claudio Monteverdi during the turbulent times of the late Italian renaissance. From their volatile relationship would come one of the most revolutionary collections of music ever published: The Vespers of 1610. The programme is presented by Simon Russell Beale who visits Mantua and, together with conductor Harry Christophers and his choir “The Sixteen”, explores this major turning point in Western Music.
Director: Andy King-Dabbs
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: March 27, 2015
Cast
- Simon Russell Beale - presenter
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monteverdi in Mantua - The Genius of the Vespers about?
- Monteverdi in Mantua tells the story of the Duke of Mantua and his court composer Claudio Monteverdi during the turbulent times of the late Italian renaissance. From their volatile relationship would come one of the most revolutionary collections of music ever published: The Vespers of 1610. The programme is presented by Simon Russell Beale who visits Mantua and, together with conductor Harry Christophers and his choir “The Sixteen”, explores this major turning point in Western Music.
- Who directed Monteverdi in Mantua - The Genius of the Vespers?
- Monteverdi in Mantua - The Genius of the Vespers was directed by Andy King-Dabbs.
- Who stars in Monteverdi in Mantua - The Genius of the Vespers?
- Monteverdi in Mantua - The Genius of the Vespers stars Simon Russell Beale.
- How long is Monteverdi in Mantua - The Genius of the Vespers?
- Monteverdi in Mantua - The Genius of the Vespers has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Monteverdi in Mantua - The Genius of the Vespers?
- Monteverdi in Mantua - The Genius of the Vespers is a Documentary film.
- Where was Monteverdi in Mantua - The Genius of the Vespers produced?
- Monteverdi in Mantua - The Genius of the Vespers was produced in United Kingdom.