Find out more about Palestrina's life and work and the music which showcases his inimitable style, the stile antico, with our extra time podcast. Group members Cara Curran and Jonathan Hanley chat to Professor Simon Ditchfield, Professor of Early Modern History at the University of York. Watch the full film at www.vimeo.com/ondemand/spotlights. Suggested further listening: Song of Songs - Stile Antico Palestrina Volumes 1-8 - The Sixteen The Call of Rome - The Sixteen<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

This podcast accompanies our series of films, Spotlights, released in Spring 2021, shining a spotlight on four of our favourite pieces of music from the Renaissance. With the help of expert academic guests and musical illustrations, we explore the history and context of these works. In this podcast, we'll be digging a bit deeper with some extra material on the background to these wonderful pieces. View the series at www.vimeo.com/ondemand/spotlights. Episode 1: Ramsey - How are the Mighty FallenEpisode 2: Lobo - Versa est in luctumEpisode 3: Taverner - Ave dei Patris filiaEpisode 4: Palestrina - Song of Songs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.