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Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864)

Musica Paradiso

Next stop: Italy! Donald Macleod sees how Meyerbeer reinvents himself in the Peninsula.

• 59 mins

Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864)

Monsieur Jacques

Donald Macleod joins Meyerbeer as he arrives in the City of Light, determined to shine.

• 59 mins

Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864)

Hail to the King

Time for a new job: Meyerbeer gets the highest musical honours. With Donald Macleod.

• 59 mins

Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864)

A Prophet

Have a seat at the opera with Donald Macleod, who's exploring Meyerbeer's The Prophet.

• 59 mins

José Maurício Nunes Garcia (1767-1830)

The Father of Brazilian Classical Music

Kate Molleson explores Rio de Janeiro at the time of José Garcia’s birth

• 59 mins

José Maurício Nunes Garcia (1767-1830)

Preacher and Teacher

Kate Molleson delves into Garcia’s early career as a teacher and priest.

• 59 mins

José Maurício Nunes Garcia (1767-1830)

Arrival of the Portuguese Court

Kate Molleson explores the impact of the Portuguese Court's arrival in Brazil.

• 59 mins

José Maurício Nunes Garcia (1767-1830)

Rivalry at Court

Kate Molleson delves into a period of intrigues and rivalries for Garcia.

• 59 mins

José Maurício Nunes Garcia (1767-1830)

Decline into Poverty

Kate Molleson explores Garcia’s final years in poverty.

• 59 mins

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Baby Beni

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

• 59 mins

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

School-Bored

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

• 59 mins

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

The Power of Invention

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

• 59 mins

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Sound Awake

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

• 59 mins

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Goodbye Britten

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

• 59 mins