Composer of the WeekThe Mighty HandfulEpisodes Episode guide

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1. A new dynamic

   5/5We explore the legacy of The Mighty Handful on modern Russian music.

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   Fri 6 Nov 202616:00

   BBC Radio 3
2. Duelling operas

   4/5A rich period of stage works for the group, now freed from Balakirev’s criticism.

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   Thu 5 Nov 202616:00

   BBC Radio 3
3. Too big a handful

   3/5Balakirev takes control over the two leading performing ensembles in St Petersburg.

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   Wed 4 Nov 202616:00

   BBC Radio 3
4. Creative tensions

   2/5Tensions arise within the group of ‘The Five’ and their circle.

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   Tue 3 Nov 202616:00

   BBC Radio 3
5. A Meeting of Unequals

   1/5How Russian music changed for ever due to a group of five composers.

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   Mon 2 Nov 202616:00

   BBC Radio 3