Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 2022 | 01 | Protege | 20220124 | 20240422 (R3) | Donald Macleod explores the relationship between Martines and the poet Metastasio, who encouraged her talents and introduced her into Vienna's musical life. Marianna Martines lived and worked in Vienna alongside some of classical music's greatest names. She was tutored by Haydn, played piano duets with Mozart, corresponded with Padre Martini and Farinelli, and was frequently invited to perform for the Imperial Court. For nearly 40 years, she was mentored by Metastasio, Europe's most celebrated opera librettist. Martines became a significant personality in Viennese cultural circles, with her works regularly performed in the city and commissions and honours coming her way from across Europe. All this week, Donald Macleod is joined by Dr Jeremy Llewellyn to lift the veil on this long-neglected yet prolific and highly celebrated composer and discover the unique perspective her story provides on cultural life in Vienna during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. From the moment Marianna Martines was born, she enjoyed a privileged position in Vienna. Her father was a high-ranking official to the Papal Nuncio in the city and, upon his arrival in Vienna, was invited with his family to live with the famed opera librettist, Pietro Metastasio. The writer quickly spotted the musical talents of young Marianna and decided to take her under his wing. Dixit Dominus (excerpt) Salzburger Hofmusik Wolfgang Brunner, director Keyboard Concerto in E Nicoleta Paraschivescu, harpsichord La Floridiana Joseph Haydn Symphony No 1 in D Academy of Ancient Music Christopher Hogwood, conductor Sonata in E for harpsichord Barbara Harbach, harpsichord Donald Macleod explores the relationship between Martines and the famed poet Metastasio. |
| 2022 | 02 | Tutored, By Greats | 20220125 | 20240423 (R3) | Donald Macleod explores the building where Martines lived alongside Metastasio and Haydn. Marianna Martines lived and worked in Vienna among some of classical music's greatest names. She was tutored by Haydn, played piano duets with Mozart, corresponded with Padre Martini and Farinelli, and was frequently invited to perform for the Imperial Court. For nearly 40 years, she was mentored by Metastasio, Europe's most celebrated opera librettist. Martines became a significant personality in Viennese cultural circles with her works regularly performed in the city, and commissions and honours coming her way from across Europe. All this week, Donald Macleod is joined by Dr Jeremy Llewellyn to lift the veil on this long neglected yet prolific and highly celebrated composer and discover the unique perspective her story provides on cultural life in Vienna during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Martines family lived on the third floor of the Altes Michaelerhaus, alongside the famous poet Metastasio. The writer arranged for a young man who was living in the attic of the same building to give her music lessons. Neither of them could have known then that her teacher, Joseph Haydn, would eventually become the most famous composer in Europe. There was a stream of visitors to the house to see Metastasio, including another prominent music, Antonio Salieri, who was soon taking lessons in declamation from the poet. It is probable that Salieri and Martines were tutored by Metastasio together. The Mozarts also visited the Altes Michaelerhaus, and it has been suggested that one of Wolfgang Mozart's early sacred works, is based on music by Marianna Martines. Sonata in A for harpsichord Nicoleta Paraschivescu, harpsichord WA Mozart Missa solemnis in C minor, K139 Barbara Bonney soprano Jadwiga Rapp退, alto Josef Protschka, tenor H倀kan Hageg倀rd, bass Arnold Sch怀nberg Choir Concentus Musicus Wien Nikolaus Harnoncourt, director Bernice, ah che fai Núria Rial, soprano La Floridiana Nicoleta Paraschivescu, director Overture in C BBC Concert Orchestra Johannes Widner, conductor Jadwiga Rappé, alto Håkan Hagegård, bass Arnold Schönberg Choir |
| 2022 | 03 | Triumphs In Italy | 20220126 | 20240424 (R3) | Donald Macleod looks at a significant collaboration that extended Martines's fame abroad. Marianna Martines lived and worked in Vienna alongside some of classical music's greatest names. She was tutored by Haydn, played piano duets with Mozart, corresponded with Padre Martini and Farinelli, and was frequently invited to perform for the Imperial Court. For nearly 40 years, she was mentored by Metastasio, Europe's most celebrated opera librettist. Martines became a significant personality in Viennese cultural circles with her works regularly performed in the city, and commissions and honours coming her way from across Europe. All this week, Donald Macleod is joined by Dr Jeremy Llewellyn to lift the veil on this long neglected yet prolific and highly celebrated composer and discover the unique perspective her story provides on cultural life in Vienna during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Saverio Matteo, a poet based in Naples, wrote to his colleague, Metastasio asking for assistance. Could he help persuade the eminent composer, Johann Hasse to set one of his Italian psalms to music? In reply, Metastasio suggested his friend forget about Hasse, and collaborate instead with his prot退g退, Marianna Martines. This led to Martines composing a number of works which became popular in Naples and Vienna. Metastasio also wrote to Padre Martini suggesting he propose her for membership of the Sonata in G for harpsichord (Allegro brillante) Nicoleta Paraschivescu, harpsichord Come le limpide onde (excerpt) Aleksandra Zamojska, soprano Eva Schossleitner, mezzo-soprano Virgil Hartinger, tenor Heidelore Schauer, salterio Salzburger Hofmusik Wolfgang Brunner, director Keyboard Concerto in A Melani Mestre, piano & conductor Iberian Philharmonic Orchestra Dixit Dominus (excerpt) Marianna Herzig, soprano Nele Gramss, mezzo-soprano Christian Havel, tenor Roland Faust, bass Donald Macleod explores Martines's popularity beyond Vienna. Saverio Matteo, a poet based in Naples, wrote to his colleague, Metastasio asking for assistance. Could he help persuade the eminent composer, Johann Hasse to set one of his Italian psalms to music? In reply, Metastasio suggested his friend forget about Hasse, and collaborate instead with his protégé, Marianna Martines. This led to Martines composing a number of works which became popular in Naples and Vienna. Metastasio also wrote to Padre Martini suggesting he propose her for membership of the |
| 2022 | 04 | A Visitor From England | 20220127 | 20240425 (R3) | Donald Macleod follows English music historian, Charles Burney, to Vienna and his encounter with Martines. Marianna Martines lived and worked in Vienna alongside some of classical music's greatest names. She was tutored by Haydn, played piano duets with Mozart, corresponded with Padre Martini and Farinelli, and was frequently invited to perform for the Imperial Court. For nearly 40 years, she was mentored by Metastasio, Europe's most celebrated opera librettist. Martines became a significant personality in Viennese cultural circles with her works regularly performed in the city, and commissions and honours coming her way from across Europe. All this week, Donald Macleod is joined by Dr Jeremy Llewellyn to lift the veil on this long neglected yet prolific and highly celebrated composer and discover the unique perspective her story provides on cultural life in Vienna during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Perhaps one of the reasons Martines never left Vienna was that, as her fame grew, she found that the world was coming to her. One important visitor was the English writer on music, Charles Burney. Burney had already heard reports of Metastasio's prot退g退 Marianna Martines, but, on meeting her, he was enchanted by her musical prowess as a composer and performer. Keyboard Concerto in G La Floridiana Nicoleta Paraschievescu, harpsichord and director Il primo amore Nuria Rial, soprano Nicoleta Paraschivescu, director Sonata in G for harpsichord (Allegro assai) Nicoleta Paraschivescu, harpsichord La Tempesta Anna Bonitatibus, mezzo-soprano Donald Macleod examines Martines's encounter with English music historian, Charles Burney. Donald Macleod follows English music historian Charles Burney to Vienna and his encounter with Martines. Perhaps one of the reasons Martines never left Vienna was that, as her fame grew, she found that the world was coming to her. One important visitor was the English writer on music, Charles Burney. Burney had already heard reports of Metastasio's protégé Marianna Martines, but, on meeting her, he was enchanted by her musical prowess as a composer and performer. Donald Macleod examines Martines's encounter with English music historian Charles Burney. |
| 2022 | 05 LAST | Death Of Metastasio | 20220128 | 20240426 (R3) | Donald Macleod looks at Martines's final years when she became fully independent. Marianna Martines lived and worked in Vienna alongside some of classical music's greatest names. She was tutored by Haydn, played piano duets with Mozart, corresponded with Padre Martini and Farinelli, and was frequently invited to perform for the Imperial Court. For nearly 40 years, she was mentored by Metastasio, Europe's most celebrated opera librettist. Martines became a significant personality in Viennese cultural circles with her works regularly performed in the city, and commissions and honours coming her way from across Europe. All this week, Donald Macleod is joined by Dr Jeremy Llewellyn to lift the veil on this long neglected yet prolific and highly celebrated composer and discover the unique perspective her story provides on cultural life in Vienna during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. When her longstanding mentor, Metastasio, died he left Marianna Martines a generous financial bequest, along with his musical instruments and scores. Marianna and her siblings were now able to move to a more spacious and prestigious apartment in Vienna where she regularly hosted one of the most popular and important music gatherings in the city. She also established her own singing academy. Santa Elena al Calvario (excerpt) Ilona Domnich, soprano BBC Concert Orchestra Jane Glover, conductor Il nido degli amori Anna Bonitatibus, mezzo-soprano La Floridiana Nicoleta Paraschivescu, director WA Mozart Sonata for two pianos in D, K448 (Allegro con spirito) Martha Argerich, piano Sergey Babayan, piano Orgoglioso fiumciello Donald Macleod looks at Martines's final years when she became fully independent. Marianna Martines lived and worked in Vienna alongside some of classical music's greatest names. She was tutored by Haydn, played piano duets with Mozart, corresponded with Padre Martini and Farinelli, and was frequently invited to perform for the Imperial Court. For nearly 40 years, she was mentored by Metastasio, Europe's most celebrated opera librettist. Martines became a significant personality in Viennese cultural circles with her works regularly performed in the city, and commissions and honours coming her way from across Europe. All this week, Donald Macleod is joined by Dr Jeremy Llewellyn to lift the veil on this long neglected yet prolific and highly celebrated composer and discover the unique perspective her story provides on cultural life in Vienna during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. When her longstanding mentor, Metastasio, died he left Marianna Martines a generous financial bequest, along with his musical instruments and scores. Marianna and her siblings were now able to move to a more spacious and prestigious apartment in Vienna where she regularly hosted one of the most popular and important music gatherings in the city. She also established her own singing academy. Santa Elena al Calvario (excerpt) Ilona Domnich, soprano BBC Concert Orchestra Jane Glover, conductor Il nido degli amori Anna Bonitatibus, mezzo-soprano La Floridiana Nicoleta Paraschivescu, director WA Mozart Sonata for two pianos in D, K448 (Allegro con spirito) Martha Argerich, piano Sergey Babayan, piano Orgoglioso fiumciello |