Composer of the Week - Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)
Donald Macleod explores Dvorak's long and frustrating career in opera and discovers a wealth of great music rarely heard outside the composer's Bohemian homeland
Composer of the Week - Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) - Episode 1
Exploring Dvorak's long and frustrating career as an opera composer, Donald Macleod presents music including excerpts from Rusalka, The Stubborn Lovers, Vanda and Jacobin.
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Composer of the Week - Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) - Episode 2
Donald Macleod reveals how, despite unsuccessful early attempts at opera, Dvorak couldn't shake the opera bug and determined to struggle on.
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Composer of the Week - Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) - Episode 3
Donald Macleod explores how, as he reached maturity, Dvorak's determination to become a great opera composer began to pay off. With excerpts from Dimitrij and The Cunning Peasant.
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Composer of the Week - Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) - Episode 4
Donald Macleod explores how Dvorak struggled to find international recognition for his beloved theatre music. With excerpts from Symphony No 6, Jakobin and Symphony No 9.
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Composer of the Week - Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) - Episode 5
Donald Macleod explains how in his final years, Dvorak devoted himself to opera as never before, producing his very best work for the stage. With excerpts from Armida and Rusalka.
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