Composer of the Week - Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
Donald Macleod explores the dark sides of the controversial and ground-breaking composer Richard Wagner
Composer of the Week - Richard Wagner (1813-1883) - Episode 1
Examining the dark sides of Wagner, Donald Macleod explores the composer's self-obsession and his belief that he was set apart from other men. Including excerpts from Lohengrin.
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Composer of the Week - Richard Wagner (1813-1883) - Episode 2
Donald Macleod examines the dark sides of Wagner's personality, unveiling his many affairs with the wives of his friends and patrons. Including excerpts from Tristan und Isolde.
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Composer of the Week - Richard Wagner (1813-1883) - Episode 3
Donald Macleod examines the dark sides of Wagner and explores the composer's shocking views about race. Including excerpts from Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg.
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