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Composer of the Week Episodes

  1. Today 16:00
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    The Dissonances of LifeRuth Crawford Seeger (1901-1953)

    3/5 Ruth Crawford reaches composing pinnacles, visits Berlin, and meets one her music heroes.

  2. Tomorrow 16:00
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    Folk TalesRuth Crawford Seeger (1901-1953)

    4/5 From composing new music to arranging folk tunes, Crawford's life changes radically.

  3. Friday 16:00
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    A Singing FamilyRuth Crawford Seeger (1901-1953)

    5/5 Everyone sings in the Seeger household! Meanwhile, Ruth plans her composing comeback...

  4. Monday 16:00
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    Doorstep DiscoveryMax Richter (b 1966)

    1/5 Donald Macleod speaks to trailblazing composer Max Richter about his musical beginnings.

  5. Next Tuesday 16:00
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    DaylightMax Richter (b 1966)

    2/5 Donald Macleod and composer Max Richter revisit a lightbulb moment in his career.

  6. Next Wednesday 16:00
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    In MotionMax Richter (b 1966)

    3/5 Donald Macleod and composer Max Richter explore his diverse music for stage and screen.

  7. Next Thursday 16:00
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    Composer of the Week: Four Seasons in One Day 鈥� AutumnMax Richter (b 1966)

    Presenting Richter's reimagining of Vivaldi's concerto, Autumn, plus his iconic work SLEEP

  8. Fri 21 Mar 2025 16:00
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    In the StudioMax Richter (b 1966)

    5/5 Donald Macleod joins composer Max Richter in his creative habitat.

  9. Mon 24 Mar 2025 16:00
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    Among Lakes and MountainsGustav Mahler (1860-1911)

    1/5 Kate Molleson follows Mahler to the places where he sought escape and inspiration.

  10. Tue 25 Mar 2025 16:00
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    Goodbye to HamburgGustav Mahler (1860-1911)

    2/5 Mahler makes an important decision about his future. Presented by Kate Molleson.

  11. Wed 26 Mar 2025 16:00
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    An Unequal PartnershipGustav Mahler (1860-1911)

    3/5 Mahler finds a bride but, for Alma Mahler, marriage brings sacrifice. With Kate Molleson

  12. Thu 27 Mar 2025 16:00
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    Extinguished Joyful LightGustav Mahler (1860-1911)

    4/5 Mahler morbid fascination with death and grief may be tempting fate. With Kate Molleson

  13. Fri 28 Mar 2025 16:00
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    To Cherish and to HoldGustav Mahler (1860-1911)

    5/5 Mahler's Italian refuge is the scene for yet more turmoil and grief. with Kate Molleson

  14. Mon 31 Mar 2025 16:00
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    The turning pointMel Bonis (1858-1937)

    1/5 Donald Macleod surveys the life of nineteenth century French composer Mel Bonis (R)

  15. Tue 1 Apr 2025 16:00
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    The learning yearsMel Bonis (1858-1937)

    2/5 Donald Macleod explores Mel Bonis's years of training at the Paris Conservatoire (R)

  16. Wed 2 Apr 2025 16:00
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    An Affair of the HeartMel Bonis (1858-1937)

    3/5 Donald Macleod recounts how Mel Bonis came to find her musical training at an abrupt end (R)

  17. Thu 3 Apr 2025 16:00
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    Heartache in war-timeMel Bonis (1858-1937)

    4/5 Donald Macleod considers why the Great War was especially difficult for Mel Bonis (R)

  18. Fri 4 Apr 2025 16:00
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    Reflections on a lifeMel Bonis (1858-1937)

    5/5 Donald Macloed explores Mel Bonis's preoccupations, musical and otherwise, in later life (R)