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Composer of the Week

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An informative guide to composers' lives and their music.

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

Composer of the Week: Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679-1745)

Composer of the Week: Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679-1745): Episode 5

Episode 5

Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679-1745)

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Donald Macleod traces Zelenka's final years at the culturally opulent court of Dresden.

Donald Macleod traces Zelenka's final years, surprisingly prolific despite his employers expending more energy on hunting parties than musical pursuits.

Donald Macleod traces Zelenka's final years, when his Dresden employers seemed more interested in hunting parties than musical ambition. And yet the composer managed to produce some of the finest works, including a serenata generously augmented with a bolt-on finale to show off the singing talents of his greatest rival's wife.

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 traces Jan Zelenka's career at the opulent court of Dresden

Donald Macleod traces Jan Zelenka's career at the opulent court of Dresden, which was famed for its art collections, lavish festivals, and extravagant religious ceremonies

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