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Composer of the Week Episodes

  1. Today 16:00
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    Cha-cha-chaBallroom Blockbusters

    5/5 The most recognisable rhythm in dance: two, three, cha-cha-ch脿.

  2. Monday 16:00
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    The Amazing Bud PowellBud Powell (1924-1966)

    1/5 Kate Molleson explores the life and work of the amazing Bud Powell.

  3. Tuesday 16:00
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    The Genius of Bud PowellBud Powell (1924-1966)

    2/5 Exploring Bud Powell's 1951 arrest and the period of incaceration that followed.

  4. Wednesday 16:00
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    Bud Powell's MoodsBud Powell (1924-1966)

    3/5 Following Bud Powell into the late 1950s.

  5. Next Thursday 16:00
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    Bud Powell in ParisBud Powell (1924-1966)

    4/5 Tracing Bud Powell's move to Paris in 1959.

  6. Next Friday 16:00
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    The Return of Bud PowellBud Powell (1924-1966)

    5/5 Bud Powell return to New York in 1964 was heralded with great fanfare.

  7. Mon 18 Nov 2024 16:00
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    A city in turmoilHenry Purcell (1659-1695)

    1/5 Donald Macleod explores Henry Purcell鈥檚 childhood in London.

  8. Tue 19 Nov 2024 16:00
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    London's city spiresHenry Purcell (1659-1695)

    2/5 Donald Macleod explores Purcell鈥檚 music for London鈥檚 churches.

  9. Wed 20 Nov 2024 16:00
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    London's royal housesHenry Purcell (1659-1695)

    3/5 Donald Macleod explores Purcell鈥檚 music for royalty.

  10. Thu 21 Nov 2024 16:00
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    London's TheatresHenry Purcell (1659-1695)

    4/5 Donald Macleod explores Purcell鈥檚 role in London鈥檚 theatre scene.

  11. Fri 22 Nov 2024 16:00
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    TributesHenry Purcell (1659-1695)

    5/5 Donald Macleod explores the tributes made to Purcell after his early death.

  12. Mon 25 Nov 2024 16:00
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    1. Success at lastGiacomo Puccini (1858-1924)

    1/5 Donald Macleod recounts how Puccini made his name and his fortune with 'Manon Lescaut'. (R)

  13. Tue 26 Nov 2024 16:00
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    2. Rivalries and ReputationGiacomo Puccini (1858-1924)

    2/5 Donald Macleod looks at the background to Puccini's La Boh猫me. (R)

  14. Wed 27 Nov 2024 16:00
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    3. Confusion and mayhemGiacomo Puccini (1858-1924)

    3/5 Donald Macleod follows the dramas linked to Tosca and Madam Butterfly. (R)

  15. Thu 28 Nov 2024 16:00
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    4. Troubles at homeGiacomo Puccini (1858-1924)

    4/5 Donald Macleod details the tragic event which plunged Puccini into depression. (R)

  16. Fri 29 Nov 2024 16:00
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    5. Unfinished businessGiacomo Puccini (1858-1924)

    5/5 Donald Macleod explores the soundworlds of Puccini's Madama Butterfly and Turandot. (R)

  17. Mon 2 Dec 2024 16:00
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    Family SupportLuise Adolpha Le Beau (1850-1927)

    1/5 Donald Macleod delves into the early life of Luise Adolpha Le Beau.

  18. Tue 3 Dec 2024 16:00
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    Tuition with Josef RheinbergerLuise Adolpha Le Beau (1850-1927)

    2/5 Donald Macloed follows Le Beau as she and her family move to Munich.

  19. Wed 4 Dec 2024 16:00
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    Derailed by IntriguesLuise Adolpha Le Beau (1850-1927)

    3/5 Donald Macleod delves into the period Le Beau leaves Munich and moves to Wiesbaden.

  20. Thu 5 Dec 2024 16:00
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    Rebuffed in Wiesbaden and BerlinLuise Adolpha Le Beau (1850-1927)

    4/5 Donald Macleod explores Le Beau鈥檚 life in Wiesbaden and then Berlin.

  21. Fri 6 Dec 2024 16:00
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    Withdrawing from the battleLuise Adolpha Le Beau (1850-1927)

    5/5 Donald Macleod explores the final decades for Le Beau after the death of her parents.