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Composer of the Week

Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores Chopin's highly creative final years, focusing on his Mazurkas and his Second Piano Sonata, which shocked modern audiences. Show more

Composer of the Week

Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)

Episode 4

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod continues his look at Chopin's very creative final years, as his relationship with George Sand became strained and his father died. Show more

Composer of the Week

Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)

Episode 5

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod concludes a look at Chopin's last years, covering three great works: the Polonaise Fantaisie, the Cello Sonata, and the Barcarolle. Show more

Composer of the Week

Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod continues his look back at Chopin's creative final years, including a brief fallow period and the creation of the F minor Fantaisie. Show more

Composer of the Week

Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod continues his look at Chopin's highly creative final years, with music including the Heroique, the Fourth Scherzo and the Fourth Ballade. Show more