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Composer of the Week

Music: Classical

Kate Molleson

An informative guide to composers' lives and their music.

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

Composer of the Week: Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Composer of the Week: Claude Debussy (1862-1918): Episode 3

Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Episode 3

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Claude Debussy (1862-1918), Episode 3

Donald Macleod on how a baby daughter inspired one of Debussy's most popular piano works.

Donald Macleod explains how a baby daughter finally brought Debussy true and lasting love, inspiring one of his most popular piano works.

As he put yet another broken relationship behind him, Debussy now pinned his romantic hopes on the sophisticated Emma Bardac but it was their baby daughter who finally brought him true and lasting love, inspiring one of his most popular piano works. 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 life and work of French composer and pianist Claude Debussy

Donald Macleod focuses on French composer and pianist Claude Debussy, examining his life, loves and passion for the piano

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