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Leos Janacek (1854-1928)
Donald Macleod explores the brilliant, tempestuous last five years of the life of Leos Janacek, a composer who has been described as classical music's 'anti-prodigy'
First Broadcast22 Feb 2010
Latest Broadcast26 Feb 2010
Episodes5
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Episodes
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod on Janacek's 70th birthday year, when he was headed for emotional ruin.
Feb 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod presents music of the open air and the story of a woman six centuries old.
Feb 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores Janacek's Sinfonietta - and two rarely heard curios.
Feb 2010
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Composer of the Week
Featuring Janacek's choral masterpiece, the Glagolithic Mass, and his Violin Concerto.
Feb 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores the music of Janacek's tragic last year.
Feb 2010