Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

The Women in His Life

Donald Macleod looks at Saint-Sa毛ns' relationships with and attitudes towards women, including his adored mother and great-aunt, the twin pillars of support during his childhood; his lasting friendships, and shortlived marriage.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns

    Guitares et mandolines for voice and piano

    Performer: Francois LE ROUX(Baritone) Performer: Graham JOHNSON(Piano)

    • HYPERION.
    • cda-66856.
  • Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns

    Quintet in A minor Op.14 for piano and strings

    Performer: Nash Ensemble

    • HYPERION.
    • CDA-67431/2.
  • Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns

    Sonata no. 1 in C minor Op.32 for cello and piano

    Performer: Steven ISSERLIS(Cello) Performer: Pascal DEVOYON(Piano)

    • RCA VICTOR.
    • 09026-61678.
  • Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns

    Requiem Op.54 for soloists, chorus and orchestra

    Conductor: Diego FASOLIS Performer: Francesco CERO(Organ) Performer: Swiss Radio Chorus Performer: Italian Swiss Orchestra

    • CHANDOS.
    • chan-10214.
  • Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns

    Samson et Dalila - opera in 3 acts

    Conductor: Myung-Whun CHUNG Performer: Waltraud MEIER(Mezzo-soprano) Performer: Samuel RAMEY(Bass) Performer: Bastille Opera Orchestra

    • EMI.
    • 7-54470 2.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 10 Jul 2007 12:00
  • Tue 10 Jul 2007 20:45
  • Tue 12 Jul 2011 12:00
  • Tue 12 Jul 2011 18:30

Beethoven Unleashed 鈥 the box set

Beethoven Unleashed 鈥 the box set

The complete set of Radio 3 Beethoven Unleashed podcasts, with Donald Macleod.

What was really wrong with Beethoven?

What was really wrong with Beethoven?

Georgia Mann and neurosurgeon Henry Marsh examine the composer's numerous health problems

Composers A to Z

Composers A to Z

Visit the extensive audio archive of Radio 3 programmes about Composers and their works.

Who knew? Five eye-opening stories from Composer of the Week

Who knew? Five eye-opening stories from Composer of the Week

The production team reflects on 5 of Donald Macleod鈥檚 best stories from the last 20 years

Five reasons why we love Parry's Jerusalem

What is the strange power of Jerusalem which makes strong men weep?

A man out of time 鈥 why Parry's music and ideas were at odds with his image...

The composer of Jerusalem was very far from the conservative figure his image suggests.

Composer Help Page

Find resources and contacts for composers from within the classical music industry.