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Composer of the Week Episodes

    Wagner in WahnfriedRichard Wagner (1813-1883)

    5/5 Wagner builds a theatre, a legacy, and a home. Presented by Donald Macleod.

    A Royal AffairRichard Wagner (1813-1883)

    4/5 Wagner finds a prince, a muse, and a scandal. Presented by Donald Macleod.

    Wagner in WunderlandRichard Wagner (1813-1883)

    3/5 Wagner’s wild dreams take him from fjords to fantasies. Presented by Donald Macleod.

    The RevolutionaryRichard Wagner (1813-1883)

    2/5 Wagner’s political dreams lead to chaos and exile. Presented by Donald Macleod.

    PrologueRichard Wagner (1813-1883)

    1/5 A week with Wagner begins with a centenary celebration of conductor Sir Charles Mackerras.

    Sagas and Sea VoyagesElfrida Andrée (1841-1929)

    5/5 Donald Macleod delves into Andrée's final decades.

    Journeys AbroadElfrida Andrée (1841-1929)

    4/5 Donald Macleod sees Andrée leave her native Sweden to travel abroad.

    Publications and PrejudiceElfrida Andrée (1841-1929)

    3/5 Donald Macleod sees Elfrida Andrée work to reposition herself as an orchestral composer

    Lobbying the KingElfrida Andrée (1841-1929)

    2/5 Andrée battles to become the only female cathedral organist in Europe. With Donald Macleod

    Breaking BoundariesElfrida Andrée (1841-1929)

    1/5 Donald Macleod journeys into the early life of Elfrida Andrée.

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