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Composer of the Week Episodes

  1. Monday 16:00
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    A Musical BackgroundImogen Holst (1907-1984)

    1/5 Donald Macleod delves into the early life of Imogen Holst.

  2. Tuesday 16:00
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    Adventures in EuropeImogen Holst (1907-1984)

    2/5 Donald Macloed follows Imogen Holst as she experiences music around Europe.

  3. Wednesday 16:00
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    Music at DartingtonImogen Holst (1907-1984)

    3/5 Donald Macleod follows Imogen Holst's adventures during and after World War Two.

  4. Thursday 16:00
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    Amanuensis to BrittenImogen Holst (1907-1984)

    4/5 Donald Macleod explores Imogen Holst鈥檚 relationship with Britten.

  5. Next Friday 16:00
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    An Indian SummerImogen Holst (1907-1984)

    5/5 Donald Macleod explores Imogen Holst鈥檚 Indian Summer.

  6. Mon 27 Jan 2025 16:00
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    Gideon KleinVoices of Terezin

    1/5 Donald Macleod charts the short life and unstoppable talent of Gideon Klein.

  7. Tue 28 Jan 2025 16:00
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    Viktor UllmannVoices of Terezin

    Donald Macleod explores the story, style and satire of Viktor Ullmann.

  8. Wed 29 Jan 2025 16:00
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    Hans Kr谩saVoices of Terezin

    3/5 Donald Macleod follows the life of Hans Kr谩sa, whose opera captivated Terezin's children.

  9. Thu 30 Jan 2025 16:00
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    Pavel HaasVoices of Terezin

    4/5 Donald Macleod looks at the extraordinary life and output of Czech composer Pavel Haas.

  10. Fri 31 Jan 2025 16:00
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    Lullabies, Anthems and ReminiscencesVoices of Terezin

    5/5 Donald Macleod discovers four composers whose music had a powerful impact on the camp.

  11. Mon 3 Feb 2025 16:00
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    A New MozartGiacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864)

    1/5 Curtain-up on the life of 19th-century opera star Giacomo Meyerbeer, with Donald Macleod.

  12. Tue 4 Feb 2025 16:00
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    Musica ParadisoGiacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864)

    2/5 Next stop: Italy! Donald Macleod sees how Meyerbeer reinvents himself in the Peninsula.

  13. Wed 5 Feb 2025 16:00
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    Monsieur JacquesGiacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864)

    3/5 Donald Macleod joins Meyerbeer as he arrives in the City of Light, determined to shine.

  14. Thu 6 Feb 2025 16:00
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    Hail to the KingGiacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864)

    4/5 Time for a new job: Meyerbeer gets the highest musical honours. With Donald Macleod.

  15. Fri 7 Feb 2025 16:00
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    A ProphetGiacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864)

    5/5 Have a seat at the opera with Donald Macleod, who's exploring Meyerbeer's The Prophet.

  16. Mon 10 Feb 2025 16:00
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    The Father of Brazilian Classical MusicJos茅 Maur铆cio Nunes Garcia (1767-1830)

    1/5 Kate Molleson explores Rio de Janeiro at the time of Jos茅 Garcia鈥檚 birth (R)

  17. Tue 11 Feb 2025 16:00
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    Preacher and TeacherJos茅 Maur铆cio Nunes Garcia (1767-1830)

    2/5 Kate Molleson delves into Garcia鈥檚 early career as a teacher and priest. (R)

  18. Wed 12 Feb 2025 16:00
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    Arrival of the Portuguese CourtJos茅 Maur铆cio Nunes Garcia (1767-1830)

    3/5 Kate Molleson explores the impact of the Portuguese Court's arrival in Brazil. (R)

  19. Thu 13 Feb 2025 16:00
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    Rivalry at CourtJos茅 Maur铆cio Nunes Garcia (1767-1830)

    4/5 Kate Molleson delves into a period of intrigues and rivalries for Garcia. (R)

  20. Fri 14 Feb 2025 16:00
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    Decline into PovertyJos茅 Maur铆cio Nunes Garcia (1767-1830)

    5/5 Kate Molleson explores Garcia鈥檚 final years in poverty. (R)