Chiara Margarita Cozzolani, born into a wealthy family in 17th-century Milan, made her vows at the age of 18 with the Benedictine nuns. Her name would probably only appear in archives today were it not for the fact that Cozzolani was also a fantastic composer, rivaling famous contemporaries Francesco Cavalli, Barbara Strozzi and Benedetto Ferrari at the highest level. What makes her compositions so appealing is the intensely moving and spirited style she imparted to the sacred texts of the psalms and motets of her Vespers. Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
RTÉ lyric fm, Thursday 27th April, 1pm-4pm
