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Composer of the WeekLouis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869)Episodes

  1. Today16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    An American in Paris

    1/5Donald Macleod explores Gottschalk’s youth in New Orleans and Paris

  2. Tomorrow16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Travelling Virtuoso

    2/5Donald Macleod follows Gottschalk as he returns to America to try and make his name

  3. Thursday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Rags to Riches

    3/5Louis Moreau Gottschalk finds fame in America.

  4. Friday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Exile

    5/5Donald Macleod finds Gottschalk in a self-imposed exile from America.