Exploring the life and works of composers.
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Exploring the life and works of composers.
Get in touch...
composeroftheweek@bbc.co.uk
Call: 03700 100 300
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5/5. Donald Macleod asks John Rutter why he keeps coming back to Christmas carols.
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4/5. John Rutter explains to Donald Macleod the genesis of his much-loved Requiem.
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3/5. Donald Macleod speaks to John Rutter about his musical love affair with America.
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2/5. John Rutter tells Donald Macleod about his affection for his home town of Cambridge.
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1/5. Donald Macleod talks to John Rutter about the influence of his childhood on his music.
WB 21st December RUTTER
WB 28th Decmber WAGNER (3 episodes only)
WB 4th January SPANISH BAROQUE
WB 11th January SCHNITTKE
WB 18th January ZELENKA
WB 25th January BORODIN
WB 1st February WALTON
Composer of the Week, is part of a trial for a limited number of radio series which are being made available with series catch-up. Series catch-up extends the availability window for individual episodes beyond the usual seven days after their transmission, allowing you the chance to listen to an entire series until a week after the final episode is broadcast.
The weeks that will benefit from this trial are: -
Salieri - 31 Aug - 4 Sep
Herrmann - 7 - 11 Sep
Tavener - 21 - 25 Sep
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