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SEASON 11, EPISODE 17

Great Composers EP#17 Isaac Albéniz

In this episode, we explore the life and work of Isaac Albéniz, a composer who holds a singular place in music history. Born in Catalonia, he led a cosmopolitan life marked by early travels, yet remained deeply rooted in his cultural identity. We trace how his music evolves into a distinct voice for Spain—incorporating rhythms and sonorities from the Andalusian world, often evoking the guitar within piano writing. Between the lightness of salon music and the sophistication of his later works, Albéniz reveals another kind of greatness: one measured by the power to suggest and transform the act of listening. Listen to the full tracks featured in the episode in this exclusive playlist: https://music.apple.com/br/playlist/isaac-alb%C3%A9niz/pl.u-WabZ69Yhe0VD7Dm?l=en-GB

S11, E17

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44 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1

Great Composers EP#1 - John Dowland

What do we know about this British composer and lutenist beyond the famous melancholy that permeates his works? In this episode, Fabio Zanon guides us through his history and music. Listen to the full pieces featured in the podcast in this exclusive playlist: https://music.apple.com/br/playlist/john-dowland/pl.u-2aoq8ybtGXmgMgY

S1, E1

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44 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 15

Great Composers EP#15 Georg Philipp Telemann

In this episode, we journey through the extraordinary life of Georg Philipp Telemann, the most prolific composer in history — and perhaps the most unfairly overlooked. Celebrated in his own time for his intelligence and versatility, he authored more than three thousand works and moved effortlessly between cantatas, operas, passions, concertos, and chamber music. Always attentive to musical trends from France, Italy, and Poland, he developed a style that was direct, inventive, and deeply expressive. From the strict Lutheran environment in which he was raised to his pioneering work in music publishing and a life marked by challenges and reinvention, we reveal a composer far more daring, modern, and surprising than the simplistic label history has placed upon him. Listen to the full tracks featured in the episode in this exclusive playlist: https://music.apple.com/br/playlist/georg-philipp-telemann/pl.u-jV89bZ9uDApyKy6?l=en-GB

S1, E15

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1hr 6min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 9

Great Composers EP#9 Jean-Philippe Rameau

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of Jean-Philippe Rameau, the French composer who brought Baroque music to its most refined form. Combining theoretical erudition with sonic invention, Rameau was the "Newton of music"—a genius whose work resonates surprisingly well with 21st-century sensibilities. Through stories and rare interpretations, we reflect on how the guitar finds affinity with the clarity and elegance of Rameau's music. Listen to the full pieces featured in the podcast in this exclusive playlist: https://music.apple.com/br/playlist/jean-philippe-rameau/pl.u-oZylDglIGNg9296?l=en-GB

S1, E9

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58 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 14

Great Composers EP#14 Ferdinando Carulli

In this episode, we dive into the life and work of Ferdinando Carulli, one of the great names in guitar at the turn of the 18th to 19th century. Born in Naples and celebrated in Paris, Carulli published hundreds of works and won over Europe with simple, captivating melodies full of character. Between salon virtuosity, domestic music, and the emerging music publishing market, we reveal a composer far richer and more remarkable than the simplistic label that is placed on him today. Listen to the full tracks featured in the episode in this exclusive playlist: https://music.apple.com/br/playlist/ferdinando-carulli/pl.u-NpXm9RgT4rX3q3B?l=en-GB

S1, E14

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59 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 16

Great Composers EP#16 Dionisio Aguado

In this episode, we explore the life and work of Dionisio Aguado, a central figure in early 19th-century guitar history — and a singular example of the guitarist-composer. Born in Madrid, Aguado devoted his life to understanding the guitar from within the instrument itself, developing a writing style that is idiomatic, elegant, and sophisticated. The author of works such as the Rondós Brillantes and foundational methods like the Escuela de la Guitarra, he combined musical sensitivity with technical rigor in a pioneering approach that helped shape modern classical guitar technique. Listen to the full tracks featured in the episode in this exclusive playlist: https://music.apple.com/br/playlist/dionisio-aguado/pl.u-8aAVXGlfvMdKAK9

S1, E16

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42 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 7

Great Composers EP#7 - Mauro Giuliani

In this episode, we dive into the life of one of the greatest names in the history of the guitar. Mauro Giuliani left southern Italy to conquer Vienna at the height of the Beethoven, Haydn, and Rossini era. There, he became a true star: premiered concertos, wowed audiences, played alongside the giants of his time, and took the guitar to a whole new level. Forgotten for over a century, he was rediscovered in the 1960s and is now recognized as the leading figure of early 19th-century guitar music. An episode that blends music, history, and a life worthy of a movie script. Want to hear the full tracks? Check out the complete playlist from this episode at the link: https://music.apple.com/br/playlist/mauro-giuliani/pl.u-xlyNEdkuJNdPqPm?l=en-GB

S1, E7

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1hr 2min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 8

Great Composers EP#8 Josef Kaspar Mertz

In this episode, we dive into the world of Josef Kaspar Mertz, a virtuoso guitarist and composer of the Romantic period. His works blend intense lyricism with refined technique, clearly influenced by Chopin, Mendelssohn, Schubert, and Schumann. After decades of obscurity, his music was rediscovered in the 20th century by performers such as David Leisner and David Russell. Listen to the full pieces featured in the podcast in this exclusive playlist: https://music.apple.com/br/playlist/j-k-mertz/pl.u-KVXBk1GILjE3J3q?l=en-GB

S1, E8

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49 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 4

Great Composers EP#4 - Gaspar Sanz

In this episode, we invite you to discover the work of Gaspar Sanz, one of the great figures of Spanish Baroque music. A true master of the Baroque guitar, Sanz blended popular tradition with technical sophistication in compositions that have stood the test of time. His legacy endures both as a composer and as a musical theorist. Explore the musical world of Sanz with us in this special selection of works on the podcast: https://music.apple.com/br/playlist/gaspar-sanz/pl.u-oZylD0aFGNg9296?l=en-GB

S1, E4

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51 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 5

Great Composers EP#5 - Agustín Barrios

In this episode, we invite you to discover the work of Agustín Barrios. Born in Paraguay in 1885, he was a genius of classical guitar, combining technical virtuosity with profound lyricism. His music blends indigenous roots, Latin American folklore, and European tradition. Known as 'Mangoré,' he traveled the world, leaving a poetic and expressive legacy. To this day, his work continues to enchant and challenge performers around the world. Want to listen to all the songs from the podcast in full? Access the complete playlist at this link: https://music.apple.com/br/library/playlist/p.ldvAJOgh4DlAzAY?l=en-GB

S1, E5

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1hr 10min

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Great Composers EP#17 Isaac Albéniz

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Great Composers EP#9 Jean-Philippe Rameau

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Great Composers EP#16 Dionisio Aguado

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Great Composers EP#8 Josef Kaspar Mertz

Great Composers EP#4 - Gaspar Sanz

Great Composers EP#5 - Agustín Barrios

Great Composers EP#17 Isaac Albéniz

Great Composers EP#1 - John Dowland

Great Composers EP#15 Georg Philipp Telemann

Great Composers EP#9 Jean-Philippe Rameau

Great Composers EP#14 Ferdinando Carulli

Great Composers EP#16 Dionisio Aguado

Great Composers EP#7 - Mauro Giuliani

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