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Composer of the Week

Music: Classical

An informative guide to composers' lives and their music.

An informative and accessible guide to composers' lives and their music.

Composer of the Week: Spanish Baroque (1600-1750)

Composer of the Week: Spanish Baroque (1600-1750): Episode 5

Spanish Baroque (1600-1750)

Episode 5

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Spanish Baroque (1600-1750), Episode 5

Donald Macleod focuses on how Spanish finally embraced Italian styles, including opera.

Donald Macleod focuses on how, as the 18th century progressed, the gradual insinuation of Italian styles into Spanish music became a tidal wave. Spain finally embraced opera.

Donald Macleod concludes his exploration of the little-known music of 17th and 18th-century Spain.

As the 18th century progressed, the gradual insinuation of Italian styles into Spanish music became a tidal wave. The new Bourbon monarchy looked towards Europe and Spain and, at last, embraced opera.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Donald Macleod uncovers the little-known musical treasures of 17th and 18th-century Spain.

Donald Macleod shines a spotlight on the brilliant, but little-known musicians of 17th and 18th-century Spain and uncovers a hidden treasure-trove of masterpieces

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