Witold Lutoslawski's extraordinary life mirrors the turbulent history of his homeland Poland, yet he consistently denied the effect of any of this tumult on his music. Donald Macleod is joined this week by Dr Nicholas Reyland to explore the truth of this denial alongside the life and career of one the most revered composers of the Twentieth Century. This week's final programme explores Lutoslawski's final years, which saw him showered with awards by musical establishments across Europe

Fanfare for CUBE
Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra
Antoni Wit (conductor)

Piano Concerto
Christian Zimmerman (piano)
Berlin Philharmonic
Sir Simon Rattle (conductor)

Symphony no 4
LA Philharmonic
Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor)

Chantefleurs et Chantefables - I. La Belle-de-nuit
Valdine Anderson (soprano)
New Music Concerts Ensemble
Witold Lutosławski (conductor)

Producer: Sam Phillips. Show less