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Composer of the Week Episodes

    A Happy PlaceMax Bruch (1838-1920)

    5/5 Donald Macleod transports us to Bruch’s spiritual and creative haven, the Igeler Hof.

    Berlin and the BroodMax Bruch (1838-1920)

    4/5 Donald Macleod takes us inside the Bruch family home and its dynamics.

    Love and LiverpoolMax Bruch (1838-1920)

    3/5 Donald Macleod follows Bruch as he grapples with a new life chapter on British shores.

    Making an ImpressionMax Bruch (1838-1920)

    2/5 Donald Macleod explores Bruch’s journey towards his hugest hit, his first Violin Concerto.

    On a QuestMax Bruch (1838-1920)

    1/5 Donald Macleod charts Bruch’s restless early years of musical soul-searching.

    Wobbling OnEdward Elgar (1857-1934)

    5/5 Donald Macleod follows Elgar on a bicycle ride through the countryside.

    Friends and EnigmasEdward Elgar (1857-1934)

    4/5 Donald Macleod decodes Elgar’s Enigma Variations.

    God Against ArtEdward Elgar (1857-1934)

    3/5 Donald Macleod explores Elgar’s faith and falling out with God.

    Love’s GreetingEdward Elgar (1857-1934)

    2/5 Donald Macleod explores Elgar’s relationship with wife and greatest supporter: Lady Alice.

    Folk Songs of EnglandEdward Elgar (1857-1934)

    1/5 Donald Macleod explores five of Elgar’s greatest passions - beginning with England itself.

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