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Thomas Arne (1710-1778)
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Thomas Arne, one of British music's most lively characters. He is remembered mainly for Rule Britannia and his setting of Shakespeare's Where the Bee Sucks
First Broadcast8 Mar 2010
Latest Broadcast12 Mar 2010
Episodes5
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Episodes
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod introduces the life and work of Arne.
Mar 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod on Arne's differing attitudes to the public and to his friends and family.
Mar 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod on Arne's success in Dublin, which was followed by bad fortune in London.
Mar 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod on the effect on Arne's career of his bad treatment of his estranged wife.
Mar 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod asks whether history been fair on Arne and his legacy.
Mar 2010