Donald Macleod focuses on Boccherini's first major musical success in Paris. Show more
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Composer of the Week
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)
Episode 3: Boccherini Finds a Princely Patron in Spain
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod focuses on Boccherini's move to Spain, where he began to work for the King's brother, writing music such as The Aviary and his first setting of the Stabat Mater. Show more
Composer of the Week
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)
Episode 4: Boccherini is Desperate to Find a New Patron
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod explains how Boccherini was desperate to find a new patron following the death of Don Luis. Show more
Donald Macleod focuses on Boccherini's early life, when he quickly made a name for himself playing and composing for the cello. His first published works impressed Gluck. Show more
Donald Macleod focuses on the last years of Boccherini's life when, in poor health, he fell into poverty. Without the patronage of Carlos III, Boccherini sold a number of his works. Show more