Series in which conductor Charles Hazlewood explores the lives, times and music of great composers.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 4 episodes
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- 1S1 E1
Purcell - The Londoner
May 9, 200960 min
In this series, conductor Charles Hazlewood explores the development of British music through the lives, times and works of four great composers, each with a major anniversary in 2009. The first programme celebrates the music of Henry Purc
- 2S1 E2
Handel - The Conquering Hero
May 16, 200960 min
In the second of four programmes, conductor Charles Hazlewood explores the glorious music of Handel, who made his home in Britain and became a celebrity and national icon in the process. Millions across the world heard Handel's 'Zadok the
- 3S1 E3
Haydn - The Celebrity
May 23, 200960 min
In the third of four programmes exploring the development of British music, conductor Charles Hazlewood looks at the fascinating two-way relationship the great composer Haydn had with Britain. Since Haydn was an astute businessman, it was
- 4S1 E4
Mendelssohn - The Prophet
May 30, 200960 min
Conductor Charles Hazlewood explores the lives, times and music of great composers. In the final programme in the series, he looks at Mendelssohn, whose music embodies the sound of the Victorian age. A friend of Queen Victoria and Prince Al
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Birth Of British Music?
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- How many seasons of The Birth Of British Music are there?
- The Birth Of British Music has 1 season and 4 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Birth Of British Music?
- The Birth Of British Music has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 30, 2009.
- Who stars in The Birth Of British Music?
- The Birth Of British Music stars Charles Hazlewood, Phill Jupitus.