14 posts · Last used May 07
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The world plunges into war, with Hungary at the centre. Donald Macleod explores the life of one of Hungary's greatest composers, who travelled Europe recording folk songs.
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Bartók recovers from romantic rejection. Donald Macleod explores the life of one of Hungary's greatest composers, who travelled Europe recording folk songs.
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Leonarda’s talent flourishes within the confines of her convent. With Donald Macleod.
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Kate Molleson follows Sibelius in the creation of his Sixth and Seventh Symphonies - and also the Eighth which the composer destroyed.
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Kate Molleson follows the creation of the Fourth Symphony by Sibelius amid much self-doubt - a work at least one biographer has termed as his Psychological Symphony.
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Kate Molleson charts the influences upon the early symphonies of Sibelius, including the romantic symphonic music of Tchaikovsky, and themes of Nationalism.
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Donald explores the story behind the 'first Symphony by an American woman' - Amy Beach’s 'Gaelic' Symphony of 1897.
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Donald Macleod explores how Amy Beach railed against the sexism of her time to journey from a child piano prodigy to a respected composer.
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Rachmaninov's final years are spent on American Soil - in Hollywood - sheltering from the war in Europe.
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Donald Macleod sees Heinrich Schütz faced with problems in Dresden, including the appointment of another man to share Schütz’s role.
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Donald Macleod follows Heinrich Schütz as he heads to Denmark to supervise the music for a Royal Wedding.
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Kate Molleson and Dr John Purser trace Chisholm’s ventures into ballet, and his wartime travels.
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Donald Macleod pursues Franz Xaver Mozart as he returns to Vienna, a period when his health began to rapidly decline.
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Donald Macleod follows Franz Xaver Mozart on his tour of Europe, including his first ever meeting with his aunt, Nannerl.
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