Composer of the Week - Bach in Weimar
Donald Macleod charts the period from 1708 to 1717, which Bach spent working at the ducal court in Weimar
Composer of the Week - Bach in Weimar - Episode 1
Donald Macleod explores Bach's years in Weimar, where he became court organist. He looks at Bach's arrival there, and how he coped with his 'lowly' position.
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Composer of the Week - Bach in Weimar - Episode 2
Donald Macleod describes how Bach's strategy for promotion unfolded as he travelled to Halle under the guise of an advisor for an organ restoration, leaving a hefty bar bill.
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Composer of the Week - Bach in Weimar - Episode 3
Donald Macleod describes how Bach's decade at the ducal court in Weimar saw him reach new heights as a chamber musician.
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Composer of the Week - Bach in Weimar - Episode 4
Donald Macleod describes how Bach experimented with some foreign musical ingredients when a court prince returned from the Netherlands with unusual souvenirs.
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Composer of the Week - Bach in Weimar - Episode 5
Donald Macleod explores Bach's eventful final years at the ducal court, when his manoeuvres to secure a new job landed him in Weimar's prison.
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