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Composer of the Week Episodes

  1. Tomorrow 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Theatres and ChurchesSchubert and Vienna

    5/5 Donald Macleod takes a tour of Vienna鈥檚 Churches and Theatres with Franz Schubert.

  2. Monday 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Between WorldsMichel Legrand (1932-2019)

    1/5 When his father walks out, Legrand finds an unlikely friend.

  3. Tuesday 16:00
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    AudaciousMichel Legrand (1932-2019)

    2/5 Legrand meets Miles Davis - and the French New Wave.

  4. Next Wednesday 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Second DialogueMichel Legrand (1932-2019)

    3/5 Legrand makes his mark at the movies.

  5. Next Thursday 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    UrgentMichel Legrand (1932-2019)

    4/5 Legrand meets his match in Barbra Streisand.

  6. Next Friday 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Without a PastMichel Legrand (1932-2019)

    5/5 In his 80s, Legrand continues to reinvent.

  7. Mon 13 Jan 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Disappointment and solaceJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    1/5 Donald Macleod compares and contrasts two of Haydn's closest relationships. (R)

  8. Tue 14 Jan 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    A cloud and a silver liningJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    2/5 Donald Macleod explains how a lucky break transformed Haydn's prospects. (R)

  9. Wed 15 Jan 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Sibling rivalriesJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    3/5 Donald Macleod takes a closer look at Haydn's family ties, including his brother Michael. (R)

  10. Thu 16 Jan 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Coffee and hot chocolatesJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    4/5 Donald Macleod appraises Haydn's close links with Mozart and his trickier pupil Beethoven. (R)

  11. Fri 17 Jan 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Heart and soulJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    5/5 Donald Macleod assesses the roles of a confidante and a musician's widow in Haydn's life. (R)

  12. Mon 20 Jan 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    A Musical BackgroundImogen Holst (1907-1984)

    1/5 Donald Macleod delves into the early life of Imogen Holst.

  13. Tue 21 Jan 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Adventures in EuropeImogen Holst (1907-1984)

    2/5 Donald Macloed follows Imogen Holst as she experiences music around Europe.

  14. Wed 22 Jan 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Music at DartingtonImogen Holst (1907-1984)

    3/5 Donald Macleod follows Imogen Holst's adventures during and after World War Two.

  15. Thu 23 Jan 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Amanuensis to BrittenImogen Holst (1907-1984)

    4/5 Donald Macleod explores Imogen Holst鈥檚 relationship with Britten.

  16. Fri 24 Jan 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    An Indian SummerImogen Holst (1907-1984)

    5/5 Donald Macleod explores Imogen Holst鈥檚 Indian Summer.

  17. Mon 27 Jan 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Gideon KleinVoices of Terezin

    1/5 Donald Macleod charts the short life and unstoppable talent of Gideon Klein.

  18. Tue 28 Jan 2025 16:00
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    Viktor UllmannVoices of Terezin

    2/5 Donald Macleod explores the story, style and satire of Viktor Ullmann.

  19. Wed 29 Jan 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Hans Kr谩saVoices of Terezin

    3/5 Donald Macleod follows the life of Hans Kr谩sa, whose opera captivated Terezin's children.

  20. Thu 30 Jan 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Pavel HaasVoices of Terezin

    4/5 Donald Macleod looks at the extraordinary life and output of Czech composer Pavel Haas.

  21. Fri 31 Jan 2025 16:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

    Lullabies, Anthems and ReminiscencesVoices of Terezin

    5/5 Donald Macleod discovers four composers whose music had a powerful impact on the camp.