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Composer of the Week Camille Saint-Sa毛ns (1835-1921) Episodes

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  1. The Reactionary

    Donald Macleod looks at Saint-Saens鈥檚 views on emerging trends in music in his later years

  2. Storming the Operatic Battlements

    Donald Macleod investigates Saint-Saens's resolve to be accepted as an operatic composer.

  3. The Man Behind the Music

    Donald Macleod looks at the playful side of Saint-Saens鈥檚 character.

  4. Self-belief

    Donald Macleod investigates the driving force behind Saint-Saens鈥檚 unstoppable ambition.

  5. The French Pioneer

    Donald Macleod looks at new ideas introduced by the composer to his fellow Parisians.