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Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 15^th Nov 2018, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Thu 16^th Apr 2020, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod presents five takes on the life and music of Gioachino Rossini. Today, the music that Rossini didn’t have to write. Show more

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Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868)

An Italian in Paris

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 16^th Nov 2018, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Fri 17^th Apr 2020, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod presents five takes on the life and music of Gioachino Rossini. Today, the composer’s on-off relationship with the city of Paris. Show more

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Stick to Comedy!

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 13^th Nov 2018, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Tue 14^th Apr 2020, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod presents five takes on the life and music of Gioachino Rossini. Today, Rossini’s serious side. Show more

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The Rossini Code

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 12^th Nov 2018, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Mon 13^th Apr 2020, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod presents five takes on the life and music of Gioachino Rossini. Today, the winning formula Rossini hit upon, right at the start of his operatic career. Show more

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Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868)

The New Conqueror

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 14^th Nov 2018, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Wed 15^th Apr 2020, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod presents five takes on the life and music of Gioachino Rossini. Today, Rossini is seen through the enthusiastic but distorting lens of 19th-century writer Stendhal. Show more

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