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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: British Light Music

Composer of the Week: British Light Music: Episode 5

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British Light Music

Episode 5

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, British Light Music, Episode 5

Donald Macleod discusses the continuing legacy of British light music.

Donald Macleod concludes an exploration of British light music, discussing the continuing legacy of the genre and picking out ten of the leading composers still working.

In the final programme of the week, Donald Macleod and Brian Kay explore the continuing legacy of British light music, picking out ten of the leading composers still working in this enduringly popular genre. Presented by Donald Macleod.

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 world of British light music with Brian Kay

To accompany Light Fantastic, Radio 3's celebration of light music, Donald Macleod explores the world of British light music with his studio guest, singer, conductor and broadcaster Brian Kay

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