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Composer of the Week - Carl Maria von Weber

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Donald Macleod explores Weber's instrumental works

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Composer of the Week - Carl Maria von Weber - Episode 1

Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826): 1/5. The Early Years: Donald Macleod explores Weber's instrumental works, discovering a composer with considerable energy and musical curiosity.

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Composer of the Week - Carl Maria von Weber - Episode 2

Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826): 2/5. Donald Macleod looks at how Weber went wandering, began a novel, completed an opera, got thrown in jail and enjoyed his first major success.

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Composer of the Week - Carl Maria von Weber - Episode 3

Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826): 3/5. Donald Macleod finds Weber finally putting down roots in Munich and also fulfilling a royal commission.

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Composer of the Week - Carl Maria von Weber - Episode 4

Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826): 4/5. Donald Macleod charts Weber's time at the Prague Opera, and explores his relationship with the soprano Caroline Brandt, who became his wife.

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Composer of the Week - Carl Maria von Weber - Episode 5

Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826): 5/5. Donald Macleod concludes his exploration of Weber's life and instrumental music, focusing on his marriage and the creation of Der Freischutz.

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