Charles Hazlewood

The Culture Show

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A weekly BBC Two magazine programme focusing on the best of the week's arts and culture news, covering books, art, film, architecture and more.

Beethoven

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Three-part BBC dramatized documentary series presented by the conductor Charles Hazlewood, taking a look at the life and work of Ludwig van Beethoven.

Discovering Tchaikovsky

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Conductor Charles Hazlewood journeys to Russia in search of clues to uncover secrets to the enigmatic and masterful composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, whose life has been heavily shrouded in mystery.

The Birth Of British Music

Series in which conductor Charles Hazlewood explores the lives, times and music of great composers.

How Pop Songs Work

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Conductor Charles Hazlewood hosts a celebration of the magic of pop music and explores the skill and musical dexterity that goes into writing, performing and producing hit records.

Reinventing the Orchestra with Charles Hazlewood

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Charles Hazlewood examines how to build an orchestra for the 21st century as he tears down dated perceptions of the orchestra and explores six aspects of what makes an ensemble fit for purpose in the modern era.

Tubular Bells: The Mike Oldfield Story

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Documentary about the musician Mike Oldfield, whose 1973 album Tubular Bells launched the Virgin record label and became the biggest selling instrumental album of all time.

Vivaldi Unmasked

Conductor & Presenter

In an enchanting expedition filled with musical marvels, Charles Hazlewood sets foot in the timeless city of Venice, embarking on a captivating journey to unveil the intricate tapestry of composer Antonio Vivaldi’s extraordinary life story. Immersing himself in the vibrant ambiance that inspired Vivaldi’s timeless compositions, Charles delves deep into the heart of Venice, where every cobblestone whispers the echoes of a bygone era.

Death Songbook

Brett Anderson, Charles Hazlewood, and Paraorchestra are joined by guest vocalist Nadine Shah in Death Songbook, a one-off special performance of music by icons such as Echo and the Bunnymen, Skeeter Davis, Japan, David Bowie/Jacques Brel, and Suede. An exquisite songbook featuring delicate new versions of songs about death; the death of love and of loss, and transcendence.