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Composer of the WeekHélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836)Episodes

    Unsilenced

    5/5Donald Macleod and Clare Hammond discuss Montgeroult’s powerful musical legacy.

    Behind Closed Doors

    4/5Donald Macleod explores the twists and turns of Montgeroult’s private life.

    Get Out of Jail Card

    3/5Donald Macleod recounts how Hélène de Montgeroult’s piano playing saved her life.

    The Revolution Rumbles

    2/5Donald Macleod hears how France's Reign of Terror turned Montgeroult's life upside-down.

    Noble Beginnings

    1/5Donald Macleod follows Montgeroult as she uses music to navigate her aristocratic society.