Donald charts the early years of the Concert Spirituel, whose 'spiritual' aspect derives from the fact that the concerts took place on religious feast days. Show more
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Donald Macleod explores the second phase of the Concert Spirituel, marked by the administration of the Academie Royale de Musique. Show more
Donald Macleod explores the 18th century's longest-running concert series with expert guides Lionel Sawkins and Beverly Wilcox. Today, music by Stamitz, Pergolesi and Balbastre. Show more
Donald Macleod focuses on the skullduggery and underhand negotiations which saw the widow Royer ousted from the directorship of the Concerts. Show more
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Episode 5: Not With a Bang But a Whimper - The End of the Concert Spirituel
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First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod focuses on the final years of the Concert Spirituel. With music by Haydn, Devienne and Gossec. Show more