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Composer of the Week Episodes

    Legacy of the Turkish FiveThe Turkish Five

    5/5 Donald Macleod explores the ongoing legacy of the Turkish Five.

    Continued ties with the WestThe Turkish Five

    4/5 Donald Macleod explores the Turkish Five's continued links with the West.

    Return to TurkeyThe Turkish Five

    3/5 Donald Macleod follows the Turkish Five as they return home after their studies.

    Studying in EuropeThe Turkish Five

    2/5 Donald Macleod follows the Turkish Five to Europe.

    Formation of the Turkish RepublicThe Turkish Five

    1/5 Donald Macleod delves into musical life prior to the Turkish Republic.

    Goodbye BrittenBenjamin Britten (1913-1976)

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

    Sound AwakeBenjamin Britten (1913-1976)

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

    The Power of InventionBenjamin Britten (1913-1976)

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

    School-BoredBenjamin Britten (1913-1976)

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

    Baby BeniBenjamin Britten (1913-1976)

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

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