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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: The Chapel Royal

Composer of the Week: The Chapel Royal: Episode 3

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The Chapel Royal

Episode 3

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, The Chapel Royal, Episode 3

Donald Macleod focuses on a period in 1623, and the building of a new Catholic chapel.

Donald Macleod focuses on a period in 1623 when an impending royal liaison sees the building of a Catholic chapel within metres of the Chapel Royal musicians' base.

Donald Macleod rejoins the royal musicians in 1623 when an impending royal liaison sees the building of a Catholic chapel within metres of their main base. There's also a dose of intrigue in the ranks, with news of an assault within the chapel and the departure of a talented musician in royal disgrace.

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 work of five itinerant musicians of the British Chapel Royal

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of five itinerant musicians of the British Chapel Royal

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