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Composer of the Week Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) Episodes

  1. Mon 9 Nov 2026 16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Seeking His Place

    1/5 Donald Macleod traces Rameau’s early years, including his search for the right job.

  2. Tue 10 Nov 2026 16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    A late Opera career

    2/5 Donald Macleod surveys Rameau’s new career as a composer for the stage.

  3. Wed 11 Nov 2026 16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Promoted to Court Composer

    3/5 Donald Macleod delves into Rameau’s ascendency to writing music for the court.

  4. Thu 12 Nov 2026 16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    New Collaborators

    4/5 Donald Macleod delves into Rameau’s collaborations with the playwright Louis de Cahusac.

  5. Fri 13 Nov 2026 16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Critic and Criticised

    5/5 Donald Macleod traces Rameau’s final years, including the reception to his last stage work