Donald Macleod focuses on how Grechaninov became popular with some of his early published songs, and confronted Cesar Cui to change his opinion of these works. Show more
Results 1 to 5 of 5 for your search filters
Order results by:
Filter by channel
Composer of the Week
Aleksandr Grechaninov (1864-1956)
Episode 4: Living in the Middle of a Battlefield
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod explores Grechaninov's collision with the Orthodox Church and his life during the Bolshevik uprising. Including Snowflakes, Op 47 No 1. Show more
Donald Macleod focuses on Grechaninov's early years battling against poverty and his father's will, in order to study music. With Lullaby, Op 1 No 5. String Quartet, Op 2. Show more
Donald Macleod focuses on Grechaninov's final years, including his emigration to Paris and then the USA, and his most important contributions to sacred music. Show more
Composer of the Week
Aleksandr Grechaninov (1864-1956)
Episode 3: Grechaninov Questions the Holy Synod
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod focuses on the beginnings of Grechaninov's struggle with the Holy Synod. He was convinced that its predilection for ornate liturgical music was wrong. Show more