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Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 31^st Dec 2020, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Fri 12^th Aug 2022, 13:00 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod considers the reasons behind Edvard Grieg's wanderlust, with music from his famous piano concerto and the second of his Peer Gynt suites. Show more

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Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)

A Difficult Relationship

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 28^th Dec 2020, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Tue 9^th Aug 2022, 13:00 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod explores Grieg's links with Bergen, and Troldhaugen – the house he built just outside the city. Show more

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Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)

Youthful Adventures

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 29^th Dec 2020, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Wed 10^th Aug 2022, 13:00 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod looks at the decade Grieg spent in Oslo, with music including his rarely heard overture In Autumn and his only song cycle Haugtussa. Show more

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Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)

A Rural Retreat

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 30^th Dec 2020, 12:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Thu 11^th Aug 2022, 13:00 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod considers the pivotal role the Hardanger region played in Grieg's creative process, with music including his Opus 54 Lyric pieces and Norwegian Dances, Op 35. Show more

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Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)

Hazy Pictures

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 1^st Jan 2021, 13:05 on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod considers the reasons behind Grieg's outward contentment and his inner struggles with his feelings. Music includes the Ballade in G minor and Slatter. Show more

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