Composer of the Week

Field and Chopin (1782-1837 and 1810-1849)

Episode 1: Field, Chopin and the Nocturne

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Sep 2012, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Mon 7^th Apr 2014, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores the origins of the nocturne. Includes Chopin: Mazurka No 1 in B flat, Op 7; Polonaise in G minor, KK IIa/1 (1817). Field: Nocturne No 1 in E flat, H24. Show more

Composer of the Week

Field and Chopin (1782-1837 and 1810-1849)

Episode 2: Field and Chopin Spread Their Wings

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 25^th Sep 2012, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Tue 8^th Apr 2014, 18:00 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores Field and Chopin's early careers. With Field: Sonata in A, Op 1 No 2. Chopin: Ballade No 1 in G minor, Op 23. Show more

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Composer of the Week: Field and Chopin (1782-1837 and 1810-1849)

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Field and Chopin (1782-1837 and 1810-1849)

Episode 3: Field and Chopin Unsuccessful in Love

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 26^th Sep 2012, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Wed 9^th Apr 2014, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod surveys the complicated love lives of John Field and Fryderyk Chopin. With Field: Piano Concerto No 2. Chopin: Piano Concerto No 2 (excerpt). Show more

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Composer of the Week: Field and Chopin (1782-1837 and 1810-1849)

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Field and Chopin (1782-1837 and 1810-1849)

Episode 5: Field and Chopin and Their Legacy

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 28^th Sep 2012, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Fri 11^th Apr 2014, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod evaluates the impact of Field and Chopin on other composers. Including Chopin: Polonaise, Op 53. Chopin: Nocturne No 21 in C minor. Field: Exercise No 2 in C, H48. Show more