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Acclaim—Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
5/5 Donald Macleod sees Ravel battle tragedy and sickness in his final years.

Tour of Duty—Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
4/5 As war threatened France, Ravel was determined to serve his country. With Donald Macleod.

Social Circles—Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
3/5 Donald Macleod examines what Ravel鈥檚 close friends can reveal about his real character.

An independent Mind—Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
2/5 Ravel鈥檚 resolve to follow his own rules wins him friends and enemies. With Donald Macleod.

A life in chamber music—Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
1/5 Donald Macleod charts Ravel鈥檚 story through his works for instruments and small ensembles

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

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

Return to Turkey—The Turkish Five
3/5 Donald Macleod follows the Turkish Five as they return home after their studies.

Studying in Europe—The Turkish Five
2/5 Donald Macleod follows the Turkish Five to Europe.

Formation of the Turkish Republic—The Turkish Five
1/5 Donald Macleod delves into musical life prior to the Turkish Republic.