Composer of the WeekGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c.1525-1594)Episodes Episode guide

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1. Crowning Gloria

   5/5Palestrina joins a collective, gets tempting job offers and even becomes a businessman.(R)

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   Fri 22 May 202616:00

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2. Father of the Chapel

   4/5After hard times, a celebrated composer Palestrina is thinking about entering priesthood.(R)

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   Thu 21 May 202616:00

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3. Saving Music

   3/5Close to the Pope's ear, Palestrina helps define the new rules of music writing.(R)

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   Wed 20 May 202616:00

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4. What a Mass

   2/5Palestrina composes a major piece that will mark a turning point in music history.(R)

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   Tue 19 May 202616:00

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5. Rome, Here I Come

   1/5Donald Macleod investigates the life of a Renaissance genius, Giovanni da Palestrina.(R)

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   Mon 18 May 202616:00

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