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Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons and beyond
The composer of The Four Seasons was also one of the Baroque era's busiest and most influential musicians. Meet Antonio Vivaldi
Vaughan Williams, Ralph
Terry Blain explores the life, times and works of Ralph Vaughan Williams - the grand old man of British music
Who was Pauline Viardot?
As fine a composer as she was a singer, Pauline Viardot was respected and adored by Europe’s greatest musicians, discovers Jessica Duchen
Verdi, Giuseppe
In the latter half of the 19th century, composer Giuseppe Verdi was a leading light in the world of Italian opera. George Hall explores his life, influences and works