Composer of the Week - Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
Donald Macleod explores the life of the Norwegian composer who was much-loved in Britain
Composer of the Week - Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) - Episode 1
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). 1/5. Donald Macleod explores the music heard at the first of two poignant memorial concerts held in London following Grieg's death a century ago.
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Composer of the Week - Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) - Episode 2
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). 2/5. The second of two memorial concerts held in London following Grieg's death in 1907 was a chamber music event. Donald Macleod investigates.
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Composer of the Week - Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) - Episode 3
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). 3/5. Donald Macleod investigates what made the pervasive Norwegian identity in Grieg's music so attractive to audiences in Britain.
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Composer of the Week - Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) - Episode 4
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). 4/5: Donald Macleod explores some of the personal encounters with British people that helped to shape Grieg's life.
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Composer of the Week - Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) - Episode 5
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). 5/5: Donald Macleod looks at Grieg's reception in British concert halls and considers whether the composer was held in equally high esteem as a pianist.
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