Composer of the Week

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Episode 1

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 11^th Jul 2016, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Mon 11^th Jul 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores Mozart's childhood, which was spent as much away from Salzburg visiting royal courts across Europe with his father as at home. Show more

Composer of the Week

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Episode 2: In Service

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 12^th Jul 2016, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Tue 12^th Jul 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores Mozart's service for the church in Salzburg under Archbishop Colloredo from 1772. Show more

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Composer of the Week: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

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Composer of the Week

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Episode 3: Theatrical Diversions

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 13^th Jul 2016, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Wed 13^th Jul 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Mozart's frustrations with his position in Salzburg become increasingly obvious through 1774 despite a brief diversion as he is asked to produce an opera for Munich. Show more

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Composer of the Week

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Composer of the Week: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Source: BBC Online

Composer of the Week

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Episode 4: Rock Bottom

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Jul 2016, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Thu 14^th Jul 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 3

Mozart is dismissed from the Salzburg court and sets out for Paris but disappointment and tragedy follow. He is forced to return to his home city, chastened and bereft. Show more