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Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
To mark the 350th anniversary of Henry Purcell's birth, Donald Macleod and leading Purcell scholar Bruce Wood explore the composer's life and work
First Broadcast5 Jan 2009
Latest Broadcast9 Jan 2009
Episodes5
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod and Purcell expert Bruce Wood explore the events of Purcell's early years.
Jan 2009
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod follows Purcell's life into adulthood and marriage. With Bruce Wood.
Jan 2009
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores Purcell's early theatrical ventures with Bruce Wood.
Jan 2009
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod considers how Purcell adapted to working for two very different monarchs.
Jan 2009
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod and Bruce Wood explore Purcell's theatrical interests in his later years.
Jan 2009