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It’s a Lyrical Life
Jacquet de La Guerre plunges into mythical stories to write her very first opera. Read more
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Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre (1665-1729)
Jacquet de La Guerre plunges into mythical stories to write her very first opera.
Sacred Art
While posing for a portrait and moving back home, Jacquet shines with her sonatas.
The Prime Musician of the World
Jacquet de La Guerre brings us to the fair, and still explores new musical territories.
Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Folk Songs of England
Donald Macleod explores five of Elgar’s greatest ions - beginning with England itself.
Love’s Greeting
Donald Macleod explores Elgar’s relationship with wife and greatest er: Lady Alice.
God Against Art
Donald Macleod explores Elgar’s faith and falling out with God.
Friends and Enigmas
Donald Macleod decodes Elgar’s Enigma Variations.
Wobbling On
Donald Macleod follows Elgar on a bicycle ride through the countryside.
Max Bruch (1838-1920)
On a Quest
Donald Macleod charts Bruch’s restless early years of musical soul-searching.
Making an Impression
Donald Macleod explores Bruch’s journey towards his hugest hit, his first Violin Concerto.
Love and Liverpool
Donald Macleod follows Bruch as he grapples with a new life chapter on British shores.
Berlin and the Brood
Donald Macleod takes us inside the Bruch family home and its dynamics.
A Happy Place
Donald Macleod transports us to Bruch’s spiritual and creative haven, the Igeler Hof.
Leos Janacek (1854-1928)
On the Cusp
Kate Molleson explores the struggles of Janáček's long-awaited breakthrough era.
A New Muse
Kate Molleson tells the story of the encounter which upturned Janáček's life and music.
Eternal Youth
Kate Molleson follows Janáček’s eventful 70th birthday year.
Burn After Reading
Kate Molleson follows the sharp turns of Janáček’s escalating love triangle.
