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Maurice Ravel: the 'most perfect of Swiss watchmakers'
We explore the life and work of Maurice Ravel, master craftsman of French music
Rachmaninov: the 'six-foot scowl' who gave us some of classical music's most breathtaking moments
The last great Russian Romantic: meet Sergey Rachmaninov, creator of some of classical music's most irresistible melodies
Respighi, Ottorino
The Roman Visionary
Rutter, John
The prodigious English composer is a true master who deserves to be known for more than his much-loved carols, says Clare Stevens
Rota, Nino
The Italian composer’s bitter-sweet style graces many classic films; perhaps the time is ripe to discover his concert music, says Mervyn Cooke
Rautavaara, Einojuhani
Championed at a young age by Sibelius himself, the brilliantly imaginative Rautavaara has gone on to prove himself a worthy successor to the great man, says Hilary Finch
Reger, Max
When not dismissed out of hand, Reger is often derided as the master of unwieldy German stodge. That's unfair...
Rameau, Jean-Philippe
Dubbed by Voltaire 'our hero of the semiquavers', Rameau amazed and enchanted 18th-century French audiences. Why hasn't he achieved the public recognition he deserves?
Rossini, Gioachino
Romantic opera's great enigma
Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolay
A master of orchestral colour