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Composer of the Week Episodes

    Fanny Hensel in PrintFanny Mendelssohn (1805-1847)

    5/5 Donald Macleod explores Fanny Hensel’s final years when she published her own music.

    Possible Sibling RivalryFanny Mendelssohn (1805-1847)

    4/5 Donald Macleod explores Fanny’s wish to publish her own music, and her brother’s response.

    Bliss and DisharmonyFanny Mendelssohn (1805-1847)

    3/5 Donald Macleod delves into Fanny Hensel’s early married life and her Sunday concerts.

    Marriage on the HorizonFanny Mendelssohn (1805-1847)

    2/5 Donald Macleod traces the time Fanny Mendelssohn forms a relationship with Wilhelm Hensel.

    An Emerging TalentFanny Mendelssohn (1805-1847)

    1/5 Donald Macleod traces the musical development of Fanny Mendelssohn.

    Declining YearsLudwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

    5/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s final years with Karl.

    Adolescent ConflictsLudwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

    4/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s dependence upon his nephew Karl.

    Possessiveness and JealousyLudwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

    3/5 Donald Macleod delves into Beethoven’s possessiveness over his nephew Karl.

    Humiliated in CourtLudwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

    2/5 Donald Macleod follows Beethoven's courtroom battles for custody of his nephew, Karl.

    Becoming a GuardianLudwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

    1/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s endeavours to become his nephew's guardian.

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