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Composer of the WeekMaurice Ravel (1875-1937)Episodes

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  1. Acclaim

    5/5Donald Macleod sees Ravel battle tragedy and sickness in his final years.

  2. Tour of Duty

    4/5As war threatened France, Ravel was determined to serve his country. With Donald Macleod.

  3. Social Circles

    3/5Donald Macleod examines what Ravel’s close friends can reveal about his real character.

  4. An independent Mind

    2/5Ravel’s resolve to follow his own rules wins him friends and enemies. With Donald Macleod.

  5. A life in chamber music

    1/5Donald Macleod charts Ravel’s story through his works for instruments and small ensembles