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Composer of the Week Episodes

    Spreading FameJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    4/5 Donald Macleod explores Haydn鈥檚 growing popularity throughout Europe.

    The Esterhaza OperaJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    1/5 Donald Macleod explores how his employer鈥檚 obsession fuelled his own musical growth.

    Flying SoloFryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)

    5/5 Donald Macleod explores Chopin鈥檚 return to the stage in his turbulent final years.

    Boiling PointFryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)

    4/5 Cracks start to show in Chopin鈥檚 relationship with George Sand. With Donald Macleod.

    Keeping Up AppearancesFryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)

    3/5 Chopin and his lover George Sand escape the prying eyes of Paris. With Donald Macleod.

    Misadventures in LoveFryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)

    2/5 Donald Macleod follows a period of crisis in Chopin鈥檚 career and romantic life.

    One Way TicketFryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)

    1/5 The wunderkind from Warsaw tries to make an impression on Paris鈥檚 exclusive salons.

    Crowning GloriaGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c.1525-1594)

    5/5 Palestrina joins a collective, gets tempting job offers and even becomes a businessman.

    Father of the ChapelGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c.1525-1594)

    4/5 After hard times, a celebrated composer Palestrina is thinking about entering priesthood.

    Saving MusicGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c.1525-1594)

    3/5 Close to the Pope's ear, Palestrina helps define the new rules of music writing.

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