Allegri's Miserere
An exploration of the impact of Allegri's 17th-century music, originally sung in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel. From September 2009.
Allegri wrote the chord sequence for his Miserere in the 1630s for use in the Sistine Chapel during Holy Week.
It then went through the hands of a 12-year-old Mozart, Mendelssohn and Liszt until it finally reached England in the early 20th century and got fixed into the version we know today.
The soaring soprano line that hits the famous top C and never fails to thrill has become a firm favourite for concert audiences around the world.
Textile designer Kaffe Fassett, writer Sarah Manguso and conductor Roy Goodman explain how they have all been deeply affected by this beautiful piece of music.
With Peter Phillips.
Series exploring famous pieces of music and their emotional appeal.
Producer: Rosie Boulton
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in September 2009.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Composer | Gregorio Allegri |
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Tue 1 Sep 2009 13:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Sat 5 Sep 2009 15:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Fri 13 May 2016 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 14 May 2016 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 29 Dec 2020 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 30 Dec 2020 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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