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Fin de 16th siècle—Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
2/5Monteverdi arrives in Mantua and pushes musical boundaries. With Kate Molleson.

The Courtless Musician—Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
1/5Kate Molleson explores Monteverdi’s early life and music.

The Elder Statesman—Arthur Bliss (1891 - 1975)
5/5Donald Macleod with biographer Paul Spicer explore the final decades for Sir Arthur Bliss.

A Pillar of British Music—Arthur Bliss (1891 - 1975)
4/5Donald Macleod with biographer Paul Spicer delve into Bliss’s music during WWII and after.

Domestic Bliss—Arthur Bliss (1891 - 1975)
3/5Donald Macleod with biographer Paul Spicer explore the early years of marriage for Bliss.

Travels and Trudy—Arthur Bliss (1891 - 1975)
2/5Donald Macleod with biographer Paul Spicer, delve into Arthur Bliss's Colour Symphony.

Creativity and Conflict—Arthur Bliss (1891 - 1975)
1/5Donald Macleod with biographer Paul Spicer journey into the early life of Arthur Bliss.

Rebirth—Miles Davis 100
5/5Kate Molleson and Nate Chinen discuss the last chapter in the life and work of Miles Davis

On the Corner—Miles Davis 100
4/5Kate Molleson and Nate Chinen explore a pivotal period in the story of Miles Davis.

The Second Great Quintet—Miles Davis 100
3/5Kate Molleson and Nate Chinen discuss the Miles Davis sound of the 1960s.