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Donald Macleod focuses on the year 1813. At the age of only 16, Schubert was at school, favouring composing over his main studies. We hear his String Quartet No 10 in E flat, D87. Show more
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Donald Macleod explores the year 1816, a year in which Schubert made his first money from composing after his friends encouraged him to leave teaching and devote himself to music. Show more
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Donald Macleod looks into Schubert's friendships and focuses on the year 1820. Music includes two of his unfinished works, the Quartettsatz in C minor, D703, and oratorio Lazarus. Show more
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Donald Macleod takes a look at Schubert's life in the year 1824. Music includes his 'Rosamunde' String Quartet and his 'Grand Duo' Piano Sonata in C for four hands, D812. Show more
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Focusing on 1826, a year in the life of Schubert, Donald Macleod hears his monumental final string quartet, plus his setting of Goethe's poignant poem, None but the Lonely Heart. Show more
