He was vain, swaggering, hot-tempered, violent—and a tireless braggart. But Benvenuto Cellini was also one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance and the author of one of the greatest autobiographies ever written. This faithful adaptation of his life story is filled with all the excitement of his extraordinary life, including a step-by-step depiction of the creation of his masterpiece, the Perseus With the Head of Medusa.
In 1857, St. Louis, Missouri, was a bustling city where people from both the North and South mingled and prospered. But beneath the bright surface was an undercurrent of tension and unrest that was to erupt into the greatest crisis in the history of the United States.
BBC MUSIC is passionate about the world of classical music and provides an expert monthly guide to everything an enthusiast needs to know. Covering all aspects of live events, broadcast and recordings, it gives you unrivalled access to the greatest musicians, the sharpest writers, and the opinions that matter.
BBC MUSIC is passionate about the world of classical music and provides an expert monthly guide to everything an enthusiast needs to know. Covering all aspects of live events, broadcast and recordings, it gives you unrivalled access to the greatest musicians, the sharpest writers, and the opinions that matter.
