Composer of the Week - Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)
Donald Macleod explores Chopin's highly creative final years, spent at his lover's retreat in Nohant
Composer of the Week - Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849) - Episode 1
Donald Macleod explores Chopin's highly creative final years, focusing on his Mazurkas and his Second Piano Sonata, which shocked modern audiences.
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Composer of the Week - Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849) - Episode 2
Donald Macleod continues his look back at Chopin's creative final years, including a brief fallow period and the creation of the F minor Fantaisie.
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Composer of the Week - Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849) - Episode 3
Donald Macleod continues his look at Chopin's highly creative final years, with music including the Heroique, the Fourth Scherzo and the Fourth Ballade.
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Composer of the Week - Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849) - Episode 4
Donald Macleod continues his look at Chopin's very creative final years, as his relationship with George Sand became strained and his father died.
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Composer of the Week - Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849) - Episode 5
Donald Macleod concludes a look at Chopin's last years, covering three great works: the Polonaise Fantaisie, the Cello Sonata, and the Barcarolle.
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