Composer of the WeekSamuel Barber (1910-1981)Episodes Episode guide

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1. Relationships under strain

   5/5Donald Macleod delves into Samuel Barber’s final years of emotional turmoil.(R)

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   Thu 16 Jul 202616:00

   BBC Radio 3
2. Barber’s operatic failure

   4/5Donald Macleod journeys through the 1960s, when Barber composes an Egyptian opera.(R)

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   Wed 15 Jul 202616:00

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3. An American Opera

   3/5Donald Macleod explores a time when Barber set out to be a conductor.
4. Barber joins the Army

   2/5Donald Macleod delves into Barber’s time during and after the Second World War.(R)

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   Tue 14 Jul 202616:00

   BBC Radio 3
5. Adagio for Strings

   1/5Donald Macleod journeys into Samuel Barber’s early career.(R)

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   Mon 13 Jul 202616:00

   BBC Radio 3