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Composer of the Week Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) Episodes

  1. Mon 17 Feb 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Baby Beni

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

  2. Tue 18 Feb 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    School-Bored

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

  3. Wed 19 Feb 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    The Power of Invention

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

  4. Thu 20 Feb 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Sound Awake

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

  5. Fri 21 Feb 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Goodbye Britten

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