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Leokadiya Kashperova (1872-1940)
Donald Macleod explores the recently unearthed life and works of Leokadiya Kashperova.
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C茅sar Franck (1822-1890)
Donald Macleod explores how Cesar Franck became a leading figure of French musical life.
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Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)
Donald Macleod explores Chopin and his relationship with novelist George Sand.
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Doreen Carwithen (1922-2003)
Donald Macleod explores the life of 20th century British composer Doreen Carwithen.
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The Harlem Renaissance
Donald Macleod explores the cultural revolution that took place in Harlem.
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Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
Donald Macleod explores the relationship between Verdi and the city of Milan.
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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912)
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
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Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Donald Macleod delves into the life and works of Robert Schumann during the 1840s.
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Adolphus Hailstork (1941)
Donald Macleod journeys into the varied musical landscape of Adolphus Hailstork.
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Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826)
Donald Macleod explores Carl Maria von Weber鈥檚 city lives.