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Composer of the Week

Georges Bizet (1838-1875)

Episode 1: Carmen and Back to the Beginning

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod traces Bizet's musical development back to its roots and presents some of his earliest works, including the Symphony in C, written when the composer was just 17. Show more

Composer of the Week

Georges Bizet (1838-1875)

Episode 1: Carmen and Back to the Beginning

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod traces Bizet's musical development back to its roots and presents some of his earliest works, including the Symphony in C, written when the composer was just 17. Show more

The Essay

Meanings of Mountains

Episode 1: Japan

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Writer and artist Stephen Gill explores the complex feelings that the Japanese have for Mount Ogura. While the moutain inspires poets, it also has an illegal rubbish tip. Show more

BBC Radio 3

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