Visionaries is a British interactive documentary series that debates the merits of some of the most innovative and iconic composers from the field of classical music, examining the geniuses behind some of the greatest compositions.
The series premiered worldwide on BBC World on Saturday 30 August 2008, at 10h30 GMT (12h30 South Africa time). There are seven half-hour episodes in the series.
Repeats
Sundays: 15h30, 22h30
Mondays: 04h30
Synopsis
Visionaries is an interactive seven-part series that debates the merits of some of the most innovative and iconic composers from the field of classical music, examining the geniuses behind some of the greatest compositions.
Presented by BBC Radio 4’s Francine Stock, inspirational composers from different eras are pitted against each other in the quest to find the supreme classical music visionary.
From Bach and Handel to Mozart and Beethoven, each composer has a dedicated and well known advocate, arguing why their chosen icon is the most visionary and has had the most impact in the field.
The final episode will be a reprise of all the featured composers including a discussion amongst the advocates about their chosen composer and the winner will be revealed.
Viewers can also join in by voting online for their most inspirational visionary (see link to official site below).
The website features an abundance of interactive elements including streams of the first episode and vignettes, a producer’s blog, discussion board, profiles of the visionaries, biographies of the advocates and a general knowledge quiz.