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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: Ole Bull (1810-1880)

Composer of the Week: Ole Bull (1810-1880): Episode 2

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Ole Bull (1810-1880)

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Ole Bull (1810-1880), Episode 2

After the French Revolution, Ole Bull lights the flame for a Norwegian reawakening.

Donald Macleod reveals how, after witnessing the French Revolution, Ole Bull returned to his home country determined to bring about a cultural revolution of his own.

After witnessing the aftermath of French revolution, Ole Bull returns to his home country determined to bring about a cultural earthquake of his own. Donald Macleod is joined by Bull's biographer Harald Herresthal to hear how the cattle-calls of mountain shepherds and ancient traditions of traditional fiddlers provided exactly the inspiration they needed.

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 explores the life and work of Norwegian composer and violinist Ole Bull

Donald Macleod is joined by biographer Harald Herresthal to explore the life and work of Norwegian composer, violinist and musical revolutionary Ole Bull

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