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Composer of the Week

Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762)

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

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

Donald Macleod surveys Geminiani's early life, from his time in Lucca, where he was born, to arrival in London, and tuition with Corelli and Alessandro Scarlatti. Show more

Composer of the Week

Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762)

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

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

Donald Macleod follows Geminiani's career in England, riding the waves of Corelli's popularity. Includes Sonata in D, Op 1 No 10. Concerto No 4 in F after Corelli, Op 5. Show more

Composer of the Week

Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762)

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

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

Donald Macleod examines why Geminiani was labelled a 'reheater' of others' music. Includes Concerto grosso in E minor, Op 3 No 6, plus Sonatas in E minor and A minor, Op 1 and Op 4. Show more

Composer of the Week

Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762)

Episode 4

Duration: 1 hour

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

Donald Macleod focuses on Geminiani's association with the theatre, and his collaboration with the mysterious Count de Saint Germain, rumoured to be 2,000 years old. Show more

Composer of the Week

Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762)

Episode 5

Duration: 1 hour

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

Donald Macleod focuses on the last part of Geminiani's life, when he began to concentrate on publishing manuals, including how to play the violin and guitar. Show more