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Composer of the Week Episodes

  1. Today 16:00
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    A life in chamber musicMaurice Ravel (1875-1937)

    1/5 Donald Macleod charts Ravel鈥檚 story through his works for instruments and small ensembles

  2. Tomorrow 16:00
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    An independent MindMaurice Ravel (1875-1937)

    2/5 Ravel鈥檚 resolve to follow his own rules wins him friends and enemies. With Donald Macleod.

  3. Wednesday 16:00
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    Social CirclesMaurice Ravel (1875-1937)

    3/5 Donald Macleod examines what Ravel鈥檚 close friends can reveal about his real character.

  4. Thursday 16:00
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    Tour of DutyMaurice Ravel (1875-1937)

    4/5 As war threatened France, Ravel was determined to serve his country. With Donald Macleod.

  5. Friday 16:00
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    AcclaimMaurice Ravel (1875-1937)

    5/5 Donald Macleod sees Ravel battle tragedy and sickness in his final years.

  6. Next Monday 16:00
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    First WaltzRuth Crawford Seeger (1901-1953)

    1/5 Between new sounds and old songs, Kate Molleson introduces the story of a unique composer.

  7. Next Tuesday 16:00
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    Kaleidoscopic ChangesRuth Crawford Seeger (1901-1953)

    2/5 Finding her voice as a composer, Crawford embarks on new adventures of music, and love.

  8. Wed 12 Mar 2025 16:00
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    The Dissonances of LifeRuth Crawford Seeger (1901-1953)

    3/5 Ruth Crawford reaches composing pinnacles, visits Berlin, and meets one her music heroes.

  9. Thu 13 Mar 2025 16:00
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    Folk TalesRuth Crawford Seeger (1901-1953)

    4/5 From composing new music to arranging folk tunes, Crawford's life changes radically.

  10. Fri 14 Mar 2025 16:00
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    A Singing FamilyRuth Crawford Seeger (1901-1953)

    5/5 Everyone sings in the Seeger household! Meanwhile, Ruth plans her composing comeback...

  11. Mon 17 Mar 2025 16:00
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    Doorstep DiscoveryMax Richter (b 1966)

    1/5 Donald Macleod speaks to trailblazing composer Max Richter about his musical beginnings.

  12. Tue 18 Mar 2025 16:00
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    DaylightMax Richter (b 1966)

    2/5 Donald Macleod and composer Max Richter revisit a lightbulb moment in his career.

  13. Wed 19 Mar 2025 16:00
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    In MotionMax Richter (b 1966)

    3/5 Donald Macleod and composer Max Richter explore his diverse music for stage and screen.

  14. Thu 20 Mar 2025 16:00
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    DreamscapesMax Richter (b 1966)

    4/5 Donald Macleod talks to record-breaking composer Max Richter about his iconic work, SLEEP.

  15. Fri 21 Mar 2025 16:00
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    In the StudioMax Richter (b 1966)

    5/5 Donald Macleod joins composer Max Richter in his creative habitat.

  16. Mon 24 Mar 2025 16:00
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    Among Lakes and MountainsGustav Mahler (1860-1911)

    1/5 Kate Molleson follows Mahler to the places where he sought escape and inspiration.

  17. Tue 25 Mar 2025 16:00
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    Goodbye to HamburgGustav Mahler (1860-1911)

    2/5 Mahler makes an important decision about his future. Presented by Kate Molleson.

  18. Wed 26 Mar 2025 16:00
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    An Unequal PartnershipGustav Mahler (1860-1911)

    3/5 Mahler finds a bride but, for Alma Mahler, marriage brings sacrifice. With Kate Molleson

  19. Thu 27 Mar 2025 16:00
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    Extinguished Joyful LightGustav Mahler (1860-1911)

    4/5 Mahler morbid fascination with death and grief may be tempting fate. With Kate Molleson

  20. Fri 28 Mar 2025 16:00
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    To Cherish and to HoldGustav Mahler (1860-1911)

    5/5 Mahler's Italian refuge is the scene for yet more turmoil and grief. with Kate Molleson