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Composer of the WeekHenry Purcell (1659-1695)Episodes

  1. Mon 22 Jun 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    A city in turmoil

    1/5Donald Macleod explores Henry Purcell’s childhood in London.(R)

  2. Tue 23 Jun 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    London's city spires

    2/5Donald Macleod explores Purcell’s music for London’s churches.(R)

  3. Wed 24 Jun 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    London's royal houses

    3/5Donald Macleod explores Purcell’s music for royalty.(R)

  4. Thu 25 Jun 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    London's Theatres

    4/5Donald Macleod explores Purcell’s role in London’s theatre scene.(R)

  5. Fri 26 Jun 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Tributes

    5/5Donald Macleod explores the tributes made to Purcell after his early death.(R)