Composer of the Week Podcast
91热爆 Radio 3's Composer Of The Week is a guide to composers and their music. The podcast is compiled from the week's programmes and published on Friday, it is only available in the UK.
UK Only
Episodes to download
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William Walton (1902-1983)
Fri 5 May 2023
Donald Macleod explores the life of William Walton from Oldham to Buckingham Palace.
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Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Fri 28 Apr 2023
Donald Macleod paints a picture of Joseph Haydn through the lens of his relationships.
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Francis Poulenc (1899 鈥� 1963)
Fri 21 Apr 2023
Donald Macleod explores the many contradictions of Francis Poulenc鈥檚 life.
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Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900)
Fri 14 Apr 2023
Donald Macleod explores the high-society life of Sir Arthur Sullivan.
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Hildegard of Bingen and Isabella Leonarda
Fri 7 Apr 2023
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Hildegard of Bingen and Isabella Leonarda.
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Sergei Rachmaninov (1873 鈥� 1943)
Fri 31 Mar 2023
Donald Macleod explores the music of Rachmaninov on the 150th anniversary of his birth.
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Johanna M眉ller-Hermann (1868-1941)
Fri 10 Mar 2023
Donald Macleod explores the music of Johanna M眉ller-Hermann.
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Barbara Strozzi (1619 鈥� 1677)
Fri 10 Mar 2023
Donald Macleod explores the music of Barbara Strozzi.
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Bed艡ich Smetana (1824 鈥� 1884)
Fri 10 Feb 2023
Donald Macleod explores how Smetana captured the Czech identity in his music.
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Mel Bonis (1858 鈥� 1937)
Fri 27 Jan 2023
Donald Macleod surveys the life of nineteenth century French composer Mel Bonis.
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Dmitry Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Fri 20 Jan 2023
Donald Macleod explores the turbulent life of Dmitry Shostakovich.
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Max Richter (b 1966)
Fri 6 Jan 2023
Donald Macleod chats to Max Richter, one of the world鈥檚 most in-demand composers.
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More One Hit Wonders: Part 2
Fri 30 Dec 2022
Donald Macleod with another selection of composers who are most famous for a single work.
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More One Hit Wonders: Part 1
Fri 30 Dec 2022
Donald Macleod with another selection of composers who are most famous for a single work.
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JS Bach at Christmas
Fri 23 Dec 2022
Donald Macleod visits Bach and his family during the Christmas season.
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Leokadiya Kashperova (1872-1940)
Fri 16 Dec 2022
Donald Macleod explores the recently unearthed life and works of Leokadiya Kashperova.
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C茅sar Franck (1822-1890)
Fri 9 Dec 2022
Donald Macleod explores how Cesar Franck became a leading figure of French musical life.
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Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)
Fri 2 Dec 2022
Donald Macleod explores Chopin and his relationship with novelist George Sand.
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Doreen Carwithen (1922-2003)
Fri 25 Nov 2022
Donald Macleod explores the life of 20th century British composer Doreen Carwithen.
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The Harlem Renaissance
Fri 18 Nov 2022
Donald Macleod explores the cultural revolution that took place in Harlem.
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Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
Fri 11 Nov 2022
Donald Macleod explores the relationship between Verdi and the city of Milan.
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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912)
Fri 4 Nov 2022
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
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Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Fri 21 Oct 2022
Donald Macleod delves into the life and works of Robert Schumann during the 1840s.
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Adolphus Hailstork (1941)
Fri 7 Oct 2022
Donald Macleod journeys into the varied musical landscape of Adolphus Hailstork.
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Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826)
Fri 30 Sep 2022
Donald Macleod explores Carl Maria von Weber鈥檚 city lives.
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Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)
Fri 16 Sep 2022
This week Donald Macleod lifts the lid on the life and music of Anton Bruckner.
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Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Fri 9 Sep 2022
Donald Macleod explores the work of Franz Schubert, focusing on five phases in his life.
