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Composer of the Week - Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849) - Episode 1

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Donald Macleod explores Chopin's time at Nohant, the country retreat of his lover George Sand, where over seven long summers towards the end of his life he composed much of his finest music. Donald focuses on Chopin's Mazurkas and his Second Piano Sonata, which shocked contemporary audiences.