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- Hélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836)

Donald Macleod recounts how Hélène de Montgeroult’s piano playing saved her life.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0018yq0

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- Hélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836)

Donald Macleod recounts how Hélène de Montgeroult’s piano playing saved her life.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0018yq0

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- Hélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836)

Donald Macleod hears how France's Reign of Terror turned Montgeroult's life upside-down.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0018ymm

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- Hélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836)

Donald Macleod hears how France's Reign of Terror turned Montgeroult's life upside-down.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0018ymm

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- Hélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836)

Donald Macleod follows Montgeroult as she uses music to navigate her aristocratic society.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0018ylq

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- Hélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836)

Donald Macleod follows Montgeroult as she uses music to navigate her aristocratic society.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0018ylq

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- Schikaneder and the Freemasons

Kate Molleson explores the relationships that shaped Mozart's life and work, looking today at the brotherhood of Freemasons.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ztsp

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- Schikaneder and the Freemasons

Kate Molleson explores the relationships that shaped Mozart's life and work, looking today at the brotherhood of Freemasons.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ztsp

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- Salieri - Rival

Kate Molleson continues her survey of five figures that shaped Mozart’s life and work. Today – the great villain of classical music, Antonio Salieri: his arch-rival. Or was he?

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ztsm

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- Salieri - Rival

Kate Molleson continues her survey of five figures that shaped Mozart’s life and work. Today – the great villain of classical music, Antonio Salieri: his arch-rival. Or was he?

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ztsm

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- Haydn - Mentor

Kate Molleson explores Mozart’s relationship with Joseph Haydn, a mentor and father figure.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ztsk

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- Haydn - Mentor

Kate Molleson explores Mozart’s relationship with Joseph Haydn, a mentor and father figure.

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- Nannerl - Sister

Kate Molleson explores Mozart’s relationship with his sister Nannerl, from their close bond in childhood to estrangement by the end of their lives.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ztsd

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- Nannerl - Sister

Kate Molleson explores Mozart’s relationship with his sister Nannerl, from their close bond in childhood to estrangement by the end of their lives.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ztsd

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- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Kate Molleson tells Mozart’s story through five of the relationships that shaped the composer and his music - from his friends and family to a mentor and a supposed rival.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ztsg

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- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Kate Molleson tells Mozart’s story through five of the relationships that shaped the composer and his music - from his friends and family to a mentor and a supposed rival.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ztsg

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- Alice Mary Smith (1839-1884)

Donald Macleod dives into Smith’s final years and explores her last orchestral works, with guests Ian Graham-Jones and Leanne Langley

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002z7qd

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- Alice Mary Smith (1839-1884)

Donald Macleod dives into Smith’s final years and explores her last orchestral works, with guests Ian Graham-Jones and Leanne Langley

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002z7qd

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- Alice Mary Smith (1839-1884)

Donald Macleod traces Smith’s writing of her Second Symphony for a competition at the Alexandra Palace

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002z6tg

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- Alice Mary Smith (1839-1884)

Donald Macleod traces Smith’s writing of her Second Symphony for a competition at the Alexandra Palace

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- Alice Mary Smith (1839-1884)

Donald Macleod traces Smith’s writing of her Second Symphony for a competition at the Alexandra Palace

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- Alice Mary Smith (1839-1884)

Donald Macleod traces Smith’s writing of her Second Symphony for a competition at the Alexandra Palace

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002z6tg

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- Alice Mary Smith (1839-1884)

Donald Macleod surveys some of Alice Mary Smith’s compositional collaborations, including with the famed clarinettist Henry Lazarus.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002z7jm

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- Alice Mary Smith (1839-1884)

Donald Macleod surveys some of Alice Mary Smith’s compositional collaborations, including with the famed clarinettist Henry Lazarus.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002z7jm

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- Alice Mary Smith (1839-1884)

Donald Macleod explores the early years of Smith’s marriage to a lawyer, Frederick Meadows White

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002z81k

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- Alice Mary Smith (1839-1884)

Donald Macleod explores the early years of Smith’s marriage to a lawyer, Frederick Meadows White

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002z81k

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- Alice Mary Smith (1839-1884)

Donald Macleod journeys through the early years of Alice Mary Smith, with guests Ian Graham-Jones and Leanne Langley.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002z6mq

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- Alice Mary Smith (1839-1884)

Donald Macleod journeys through the early years of Alice Mary Smith, with guests Ian Graham-Jones and Leanne Langley.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002z6mq

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- George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Donald Macleod explores Handel's visit to Dublin, where patronage takes a new shape.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002yxq1

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- George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Donald Macleod explores Handel's visit to Dublin, where patronage takes a new shape.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002yxq1

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- George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Donald Macleod delves into Handel’s relationship with the British royal family, from coronations to court rivalries and shifts in patronage.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002yyfc

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- George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Donald Macleod delves into Handel’s relationship with the British royal family, from coronations to court rivalries and shifts in patronage.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002yyfc

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- George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Donald Macleod explores Handel’s time with the Duke of Chandos, where he composed major works including the Chandos Anthems and Acis and Galatea.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002yxp6

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- George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Donald Macleod explores Handel’s time with the Duke of Chandos, where he composed major works including the Chandos Anthems and Acis and Galatea.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002yxp6

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- George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Donald Macleod traces Handel’s move from Hanover to London, where operatic success and royal connections transform his career.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002yxkm

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- George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Donald Macleod traces Handel’s move from Hanover to London, where operatic success and royal connections transform his career.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002yxkm

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- George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Donald Macleod explores Handel’s early career in Italy, as he builds relationships with influential patrons and establishes his reputation.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002yy47

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- George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Donald Macleod explores Handel’s early career in Italy, as he builds relationships with influential patrons and establishes his reputation.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002yy47

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- Samuel Barber (1910-1981)

Donald Macleod explores Barber’s final years when he was suffering from alcoholism, depression and cancer.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001nnz2

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- Samuel Barber (1910-1981)

Donald Macleod explores Barber’s final years when he was suffering from alcoholism, depression and cancer.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001nnz2

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- Samuel Barber (1910-1981)

Donald Macleod delves into a period when Samuel Barber starts looking to old compositions as inspiration for new ones.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001nnw8

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- Samuel Barber (1910-1981)

Donald Macleod delves into a period when Samuel Barber starts looking to old compositions as inspiration for new ones.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001nnw8

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- Samuel Barber (1910-1981)

Donald Macleod explores a period in Barber’s life when he composed his iconic Piano Sonata.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001nnr7

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- Samuel Barber (1910-1981)

Donald Macleod explores a period in Barber’s life when he composed his iconic Piano Sonata.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001nnr7

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- Samuel Barber (1910-1981)

Donald Macleod explores Samuel Barber’s early beginnings as a composer during the 1930s.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001nnr6

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- Samuel Barber (1910-1981)

Donald Macleod explores Samuel Barber’s early beginnings as a composer during the 1930s.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001nnr6

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- Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Donald Macleod traces Nigerian art music across generations, from Akpabot to Nkeiru Okoye, with Alexander Douglas.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002y6c8

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- Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Donald Macleod traces Nigerian art music across generations, from Akpabot to Nkeiru Okoye, with Alexander Douglas.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002y6c8

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- Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Donald Macleod explores Akin Euba’s music and ideas, including African pianism, with Alexander Douglas.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002y6dx

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- Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Donald Macleod explores Akin Euba’s music and ideas, including African pianism, with Alexander Douglas.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002y6dx

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- Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Donald Macleod explores Ayo Bankole’s career, from Lagos to London and beyond, with Alexander Douglas.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002y68v

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- Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Donald Macleod explores Ayo Bankole’s career, from Lagos to London and beyond, with Alexander Douglas.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002y68v

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- Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Donald Macleod explores Fela Sowande’s early years, from Lagos choir training to life in 1930s London, with Alexander Douglas.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002y6hf

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- Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Donald Macleod explores Fela Sowande’s early years, from Lagos choir training to life in 1930s London, with Alexander Douglas.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002y6hf

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- Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Donald Macleod explores the roots of Nigerian art music, from traditional tunes to missionary-led churches, with Alexander Douglas.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002y62m

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- Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria

Donald Macleod explores the roots of Nigerian art music, from traditional tunes to missionary-led churches, with Alexander Douglas.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002y62m

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- Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)

Donald Macleod explores the final years in the life of Leonard Bernstein, when his behaviour became more erratic, but he also became more active in his work for charitable causes.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002y0sc

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- Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)

Donald Macleod explores the final years in the life of Leonard Bernstein, when his behaviour became more erratic, but he also became more active in his work for charitable causes.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002y0sc

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- Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)

Donald Macleod explores as cracks appear in the Bernstein’s personal life, and Leonard has his first flop with the musical 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002y2t3

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- Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)

Donald Macleod explores as cracks appear in the Bernstein’s personal life, and Leonard has his first flop with the musical 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002y2t3