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Composer of the Week James MacMillan (b 1959) Episodes

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  1. A tryst, a grief and a dream

    5/5 Music brings sharing to James鈥檚 community and solace to his family in difficult times.

  2. A dawn, a community and a ring

    4/5 MacMillan considers his connection with his listeners and the process of composition.

  3. A zoo, a lament and a protest

    3/5 MacMillan criticises Scotland in a speech and his music: A Scotch Bestiary and Shamnation

  4. Happy 60th Birthday!

    2/5 MacMillan's strong political and religious views and his two concertos written for friends

  5. A grandfather, a recorder and a confession

    1/5 James MacMillan discovers music in his Catholic family and East Ayrshire community.