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    A French ResolutionGaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

    4/5Donald Macleod follows Donizettiā€™s move to Paris, in search of artistic freedom.

    Headaches and HeartbreakGaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

    3/5Donald Macleod sees Donizetti battle censorship and successive family tragedies.

    High Notes and Low EbbsGaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

    2/5Donald Macleod pursues Donizettiā€™s story as he writes about, and falls in, love.

    Onwards and UpwardsGaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

    1/5Donald Macleod charts Donizettiā€™s rise from an underground cellar to his operatic debut.

    Sounds of the Sea and GamelanNew Zealand Composers

    5/5Donald Macleod explores five classical composers from New Zealand - today Gareth Farr.

    Greek Mythology and PercussionNew Zealand Composers

    4/5Donald Macleod explores five classical composers from New Zealand - today John Psathas.

    Whale-song and Māori GoddessesNew Zealand Composers

    3/5Donald Macleod explores five composers from New Zealand - today Dame Gillian Whitehead.

    Pushing BoundariesNew Zealand Composers

    2/5Donald Macleod explores five classical composers from New Zealand - today Jenny McLeod.

    Grandfather of New Zealand MusicNew Zealand Composers

    1/5Donald Macleod explores five classical composers from New Zealand - today Douglas Lilburn.

    New Symphonic TerritoryJean Sibelius (1865-1957)

    5/5Kate Molleson follows Sibelius in the creation of his Sixth and Seventh Symphonies.

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