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A still frame from 'Munchausen the baron’s breɪn unfolds' - Haraldur Karlsson and Daniel Schorno at Vašulka Kitchen BrnoNEW: Composers Daniel Schorno and John Dante Prevedini discuss creativity, innovation and re-invention with Maria Nockin, Mary Mogil, Giuseppe Pennisi and Roderic Dunnett in our hour-long April 2021 video.

Brahms: Piano Quartet No 2, orchestrated by Kenneth Woods. © 2018 Wyastone Estate LtdSPONSORED: CD Spotlight. A Very Joyous Disc - Brahms arranged by Kenneth Woods impresses Alice McVeigh.
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Francesco Cavalli

Francesco Cavalli was born in Crema on 14 February 1602 and lived until 14 January 1676. A pupil of Monteverdi, he was a prolific composer of opera, and is also remembered for some dramatic innovations.

A selection of articles about Francesco Cavalli

Ensemble. In Many Respects a Success - Longborough Festival Opera's wacky production of Cavalli's 'La Calisto', reviewed by Roderic Dunnett

Ensemble. An Unusual Reading - Giuseppe Pennisi experiences an icy Paris/Milan production of Monteverdi's 'L'incoronazione di Poppea'

Ensemble. Different Women - 'Electra' and 'Elena' at Aix-en-Provence, reviewed by Giuseppe Pennisi

DVD Spotlight. Love's Ravages - Cavalli's 'Il Giasone', reviewed by Robert Anderson. '... the sense of fun detracts somewhat from the high drama ...'

Ensemble. A New Dimension - Giuseppe Pennisi reports that chamber opera is alive and well

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