Sacred Music

Season 1 Episode 2: Palestrina and the Popes

Simon Russell Beale uncovers the links between the papal intrigues of Renaissance Rome and the music of the enigmatic Palestrina, whose work is considered by many to be unsurpassed in its spiritual perfection. The art and architecture of the Italian High Renaissance are accompanied by a performance from the award-winning choir The Sixteen, conducted by founder Harry Christophers.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

2

Episodes:

8

Actor:

Simon Russell Beale

Quality:

HD

Status:

Ended

First Air:

2008

IMDb:

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