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Paul Dukas

Synopsis
First in a series of five radio programmes presented by Donal Macleod exploring the life and work of French composer Paul Dukas (1865-1935).
This episode features an early Overture after Shakespeare, ‘Le roi Lear’ (1883), a student work which Dukas never heard performed in his lifetime.
Performed by the Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen, with Fabrice Bollon as conductor.
Series
Composer of the Week
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
28 Feb 2011 at 12:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration
60 mins

Credits

Music
Paul Dukas
Contributor
Donald Macleod

Additional Details

Production type
Other
Plays
King Lear
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); musical adaptations; Dukas, Paul (1865-1935)

Notes

Notes
For a detailed playlist see BBC programme information http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00yyd2h
Reviews
Source: BBC programme information http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00yyd2h (accessed 5/2011).

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

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