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Composer of the Week Episodes

    Christmas HopeChristmas in Latvia

    5/5 Donald Macleod visits Riga to find music inspired by the idea of hope at Christmas time.

    Winter LightsChristmas in Latvia

    4/5 Donald Macleod meets composer, 膾riks E拧envalds, and Latvian folklorist, Ilona Dz膿rve.

    Christmas JoyChristmas in Latvia

    3/5 Donald Macleod celebrates Christmas alongside 鈥榋iemassv膿tki鈥�, or Winter Solstice, in Riga.

    Christmas MysteriesChristmas in Latvia

    2/5 Donald Macleod explores Latvian music evoking the magic and mystery of the Christmas story

    Welcome to RigaChristmas in Latvia

    1/5 Donald Macleod visits Riga to experience seasonal music and Christmas traditions in Latvia

    Heart and soulJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    5/5 Donald Macleod assesses the roles of a confidante and a musician's widow in Haydn's life.

    Coffee and hot chocolatesJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    4/5 Donald Macleod appraises Haydn's close links with Mozart and his trickier pupil Beethoven.

    Sibling rivalriesJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    3/5 Donald Macleod takes a closer look at Haydn's family ties, including his brother Michael.

    A cloud and a silver liningJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    2/5 Donald Macleod explains how a lucky break transformed Haydn's prospects.

    Disappointment and solaceJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    1/5 Donald Macleod compares and contrasts two of Haydn's closest relationships.

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