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Composer of the Week - Purcell's Contemporaries

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Donald Macleod introduces the composers of Restoration England who, from today's perspective, stand in Henry Purcell's shadow

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Composer of the Week - Purcell's Contemporaries - Episode 1

Donald Macleod introduces the composers of Restoration England who, from today's perspective, stand in Henry Purcell's shadow.

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Composer of the Week - Purcell's Contemporaries - Episode 2

Donald Macleod surveys the brilliant generation of composers that first emerged as choristers at the Chapel Royal after the Restoration.

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Composer of the Week - Purcell's Contemporaries - Episode 3

As music was placed increasingly high up the list of royal entertainment, Donald Macleod surveys requirements placed on composers to the royal family.

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Composer of the Week - Purcell's Contemporaries - Episode 4

Donald Macleod explores the increasing importance of music away from the court, with a booming publishing industry and the growth of public concerts.

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Composer of the Week - Purcell's Contemporaries - Episode 5

Donald Macleod looks at the composers who contributed to London's theatre scene in the second half of the 17th century.

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