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Jean-Philippe Rameau
Donald Macleod explores the life and works of French Baroque composer Jean-Philippe Rameau, whose revolutionary Treatise on Harmony still forms the basis of much music theory teaching today
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod considers Rameau's first 50 years, which are largely shrouded in mystery.
Nov 2007
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Composer of the Week
Rameau is best known for his operas, yet he didn't write his first until he was nearly 50.
Nov 2007
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Composer of the Week
With Rameau's music composed for the 1745 wedding of the Dauphin to Maria-Theresa of Spain
Nov 2007
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod introduces a complete performance of Rameau's acte de ballet Pygmalion.
Nov 2007
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod devotes his final programme to Rameau's final opera Les Boreades.
Nov 2007