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Composer of the Week

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799)

Betting with the Prince of Wales

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod discusses Chevalier de Saint-Georges's wager with the Prince of Wales. Includes Violin Concerto in C (excerpts), L'autre jour à l'ombrage and Violin Sonata No 2. Show more

Composer of the Week

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799)

Suspicion and Imprisonment

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod focuses on the time when Saint-Georges led his men into battle during the French Revolution with Grazioso in G minor and Violin Concertos No 1, Op 7 and No 1, Op 3. Show more

Composer of the Week

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799)

The Darling of Parisian Society

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod focuses on how Saint-Georges became popular in Parisian society. Music includes his Sonata in E flat for harp and flute, and Violin Concerto No 1 in G, Op 2. Show more

Composer of the Week

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799)

Episode 3: Composing Comic Opera

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod focuses on Chevalier de Saint-Georges' being snubbed by the Paris Opera. With String Quartet No 3; String Quartet in D; L'amant anonyme; Symphony Concertante. Show more

Composer of the Week

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799)

An American in Paris

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod focuses on Saint-Georges's arrival in Paris with excerpts from his Violin Concerto No 10, plus his String Quartet No 1 and Harpsichord Sonata No 6. Show more