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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 12^th May 2014, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Mon 12^th May 2014, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod introduces the vast array of arrangements of Grieg's music as well as the story of his 'forbidden' symphony of 1864. Show more

Composer of the Week

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)

Episode 2: Reimagining a Warhorse

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 13^th May 2014, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Tue 13^th May 2014, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald introduces three very different interpretations of Grieg's famous Piano Concerto, and explores its place in our collective musical consciousness. Show more

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Composer of the Week

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)

Episode 3: Grieg's Double Bass Concerto

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 14^th May 2014, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Wed 14^th May 2014, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores more unusual Grieg arrangements, including a double bass concerto, plus the composer's much-loved Holberg Suite in its original piano version. Show more

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Composer of the Week

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)

Episode 4: Several Peers Gynt

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 15^th May 2014, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Thu 15^th May 2014, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod introduces a series of contrasting musical takes on Peer Gynt, from the lyrical to the industrial. Show more

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Composer of the Week

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)

Episode 5: A Neglected Song Cycle

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 16^th May 2014, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Fri 16^th May 2014, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod introduces a rare complete performance of Grieg's final vocal masterpiece: his song cycle Haugtussa, plus a last selection of arrangements. Show more

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