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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 9^th May 2011, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Mon 20^th Feb 2012, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores Purcell's earliest dramatic contributions, from songs for plays in the 1680s, to his only 'all-sung' work for the stage - Dido and Aeneas. Show more

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Composer of the Week

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Episode 2: Equal with the Best Abroad

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 10^th May 2011, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Tue 21^st Feb 2012, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod focuses on the theatre music Purcell wrote under a new regime - of William and Mary. Show more

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Composer of the Week

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Episode 3: Thou Genius of This Isle

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 11^th May 2011, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Wed 22^nd Feb 2012, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores Purcell's major collaboration with John Dryden - King Arthur. Show more

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Composer of the Week

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Episode 4: We'll Try a Thousand Charming Ways to Win Ye

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 12^th May 2011, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Thu 23^rd Feb 2012, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod on Purcell's music for a 1692 adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream - The Fairy Queen. Show more

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Composer of the Week

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Episode 5: In His Sickness

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 13^th May 2011, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Fri 24^th Feb 2012, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores the later works Purcell wrote for the stage, including his last song, and the semi-opera The Indian Queen. Show more

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