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Composer of the Week Cesar Franck (1822-1890) Episodes

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  1. The Final Years of Pere Franck

    5/5 Donald Macleod on how Franck received belated recognition for his services to music.

  2. Holmes and the Mystery Romance

    4/5 Donald Macleod on the turbulent background to Franck's celebrated piano quintet.

  3. War and the Franckistes

    3/5 Donald Macleod on Franck and the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, plus the 'Franckistes'.

  4. Marriage and Musicianship

    2/5 Donald Macleod focuses on Franck's attempts to marry the woman of his dreams.

  5. Birth and Breakaway

    1/5 Donald Macleod focuses on the era from Franck's birth to the break from his father.