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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: Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611)

Composer of the Week: Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611): Episode 5: Return to Spain

Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611)

Episode 5

Episode 5: Return to Spain

Return to Spain

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611), Return to Spain

Donald Macleod on why, at the height of his success, Victoria decided to return home.

Donald Macleod focuses on why, at the height of his success, Victoria decided to return home and end his days in the service of the most luxurious convent in Spain.

At the height of his success, Victoria decided to return home, abandoning his career in Rome for a comfortable life of religious devotion in the service of the most luxurious convent in Spain. 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 Spanish composer Tomas Luis de Victoria

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Spanish Renaissance composer Tomas Luis de Victoria

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