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Composer of the Week

Music: Classical

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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: Camille Saint-Saens

Composer of the Week: Camille Saint-Saens: Episode 2: The Women in His Life

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Episode 2: The Women in His Life

Camille Saint-Saens

The Women in His Life

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Camille Saint-Saens, The Women in His Life

Donald Macleod on Saint-Saens's relationships with and attitudes towards women.

Donald Macleod explores Saint-Saens's relationships with and attitudes towards women. Including Piano Quintet in A minor; Cello Sonata No 1; Messe de Requiem; Samson et Dalila.

Donald Macleod looks at Saint-Saëns' relationships with and attitudes towards women, including his adored mother and great-aunt, the twin pillars of support during his childhood; his lasting friendships, and shortlived marriage.

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.

A look at the composer famous for symphonies The Carnival of the Animals and Danse Macabre

Donald Macleod looks at the French composer famous for symphonies The Carnival of the Animals and Danse Macabre. A child prodigy, he graduated from piano to organ with great success

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