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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 4^th Oct 2010, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Mon 4^th Oct 2010, 22:00 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores Wagner's early works, focusing on the fiasco of his opera debut Das Liebesverbot and Rienzi, which enjoyed more success, putting his name on the map. Show more

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Richard Wagner

Episode 3: Exile

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 6^th Oct 2010, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Wed 6^th Oct 2010, 22:00 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores Wagner's exile in Switzerland, including a period of intense creativity. Show more

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Episode 2: Uprising

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 5^th Oct 2010, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Tue 5^th Oct 2010, 22:00 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod considers why Wagner shared the revolutionary spirit of 1830s Germany with its political, social, artistic and moral changes. Plus the revolutionary Tristan chord. Show more

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Richard Wagner

Episode 4: The Mad King

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 7^th Oct 2010, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Thu 7^th Oct 2010, 22:00 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores how Wagner's talent for escaping trouble hit new heights thanks to a new King of Bavaria. Show more

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Richard Wagner

Episode 5: The Holy Grail

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 8^th Oct 2010, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Fri 8^th Oct 2010, 22:00 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod discovers why Richard Wagner took a 12-year break from his work on the Ring cycle. Plus an assessment of the composer's legacy. Show more

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