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Beyond Composers—Anonymous
4/5When an author is absent, who else comes to the fore in music's story? With Donald Macleod

Lost Voices—Anonymous
3/5Donald Macleod presents music ascribed to named composers whose true authors are unknown.

Collective Creativity—Anonymous
2/5Donald Macleod explores how the label ‘Anon.’ can give disparate works a shared identity.

Author Unknown—Anonymous
1/5Donald Macleod celebrates music whose authorship has been lost, obscured or never recorded

Musical Survivors—Anonymous
5/5Donald Macleod celebrates Anonymous as something preserved rather than someone forgotten.

Sorrows, Prayers—Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
5/5Monteverdi’s final years and the rise of public opera. With Kate Molleson

Troubles and trials—Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
4/5Monteverdi leaves Mantua and begins a new chapter in Venice. With Kate Molleson.

Centre Stage—Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
3/5Monteverdi takes to the stage with L’Orfeo. With Kate Molleson.

Fin de 16th siècle—Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
2/5Monteverdi arrives in Mantua and pushes musical boundaries. With Kate Molleson.

The Courtless Musician—Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
1/5Kate Molleson explores Monteverdi’s early life and music.