The extraordinary Pietro Raimondi

[Peter]

Raimondi was unique in that he composed works that could be played separately or combined, thus we have his triple Oratorio (1848) which can be performed separately as 3 works or played simultaneously as one! He also wrote a double opera.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pietro_Raimondi

[Joy]

Raimondi was unique in that he composed works that could be played separately or combined, thus we have his triple Oratorio (1848) which can be performed separately as 3 works or played simultaneously as one! He also wrote a double opera.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pietro_Raimondi

This was interesting especially how he was honoured by the Pope at that time. Always great to learn something new!

[Chris]

I had no idea anyone tried something so ambitious. I love counterpoint, so I'll definitely have to look into this music further!

[Peter]

I had no idea anyone tried something so ambitious. I love counterpoint, so I'll definitely have to look into this music further!

Nor had I until I came across it in Alan Walker's wonderful biography of Liszt who was equally astonished at the feat!