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Composer of the Week Episodes

  1. Monday 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)

  2. Tuesday 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)

  3. Wednesday 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)

  4. Thursday 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)

  5. Next Friday 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)

  6. Mon 17 Feb 2025 16:00
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    Baby BeniBenjamin Britten (1913-1976)

    1/5 This week Donald Macleod explores the early life of the British composer Benjamin Britten.

  7. Tue 18 Feb 2025 16:00
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    School-BoredBenjamin Britten (1913-1976)

    2/5 Musical ambitions and extravagant lessons: Donald Macleod explores Britten's school years.

  8. Wed 19 Feb 2025 16:00
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    The Power of InventionBenjamin Britten (1913-1976)

    3/5 Britten discovers it wont be easy for an aspiring composer in London. With Donald Macleod.

  9. Thu 20 Feb 2025 16:00
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    Sound AwakeBenjamin Britten (1913-1976)

    4/5 Donald Macleod sees how Benjamin Britten finds a fresh composing breath in...cinema.

  10. Fri 21 Feb 2025 16:00
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    Goodbye BrittenBenjamin Britten (1913-1976)

    5/5 Donald Macleod follows a successful but tormented Britten as he finds a home in Aldeburgh.

  11. Mon 24 Feb 2025 16:00
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    Formation of the Turkish RepublicThe Turkish Five

    1/5 Donald Macleod delves into musical life prior to the Turkish Republic.

  12. Tue 25 Feb 2025 16:00
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    Studying in EuropeThe Turkish Five

    2/5 Donald Macleod follows the Turkish Five to Europe.

  13. Wed 26 Feb 2025 16:00
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    Return to TurkeyThe Turkish Five

    3/5 Donald Macleod follows the Turkish Five as they return home after their studies.

  14. Thu 27 Feb 2025 16:00
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    Continued ties with the WestThe Turkish Five

    4/5 Donald Macleod explores the Turkish Five's continued links with the West.

  15. Fri 28 Feb 2025 16:00
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    Legacy of the Turkish FiveThe Turkish Five

    5/5 Donald Macleod explores the ongoing legacy of the Turkish Five.

  16. Mon 3 Mar 2025 16:00
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    A life in chamber musicMaurice Ravel (1875-1937)

    1/5 Donald Macleod charts Ravel鈥檚 story through his works for instruments and small ensembles

  17. Tue 4 Mar 2025 16:00
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    An independent MindMaurice Ravel (1875-1937)

    2/5 Ravel鈥檚 resolve to follow his own rules wins him friends and enemies. With Donald Macleod.

  18. Wed 5 Mar 2025 16:00
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    Social CirclesMaurice Ravel (1875-1937)

    3/5 Donald Macleod examines what Ravel鈥檚 close friends can reveal about his real character.

  19. Thu 6 Mar 2025 16:00
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    Tour of DutyMaurice Ravel (1875-1937)

    4/5 As war threatened France, Ravel was determined to serve his country. With Donald Macleod.

  20. Fri 7 Mar 2025 16:00
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    AcclaimMaurice Ravel (1875-1937)

    5/5 Donald Macleod sees Ravel battle tragedy and sickness in his final years.