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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: Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)

Composer of the Week: Anton Bruckner (1824-1896): Episode 2

Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)

Episode 2

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Donald Macleod on how overwork and frustration were leading Bruckner towards a breakdown.

Donald Macleod explains how overwork and frustration were leading Bruckner towards a breakdown. However, his life was about to turn a corner and take him to Vienna.

Overwork and frustration were fast making life in the city of Linz intolerable for Bruckner. Even so, the hesitant composer had to be coaxed and cajoled into taking the next big leap in his career that would take him to Vienna, one of the great musical centres of the world. 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 Anton Bruckner

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Anton Bruckner, now celebrated as one of the greatest symphonists of the 19th century

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