Vespers in Venice

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Summaries

John Eliot Gardiner explains the background to the composition of the 'Vespers of the Blessed Virgin' by Claudio Monteverdi before conducting a performance by the Monteverdi Choir and The English Baroque Soloists.

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Keywords
  • venice italy
  • composer
  • vespro della beata vergine
  • reference to claudio monteverdi
  • reference to nadia boulanger
Genres
  • History
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Dec 23, 1989
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English Latin
Filming locations Rio del Palazzo, Venice, Veneto, Italy
Production companies British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Deutsche Grammophon West Eleven Entertainment

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 51m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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