Antonio Cesti

Update: 2023-08-13

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"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.

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