Composer of the Week Podcast
大象传媒 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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Christmas in Latvia
Friday
Donald Macleod visits Riga to experience seasonal music & Christmas traditions in Latvia
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A Latin American Christmas
Fri 13 Dec 2024
Kate Molleson journeys through the Christmas season across Latin America
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Luise Adolpha Le Beau (1850-1927)
Fri 6 Dec 2024
Donald Macleod delves into the life of Luise Adolpha Le Beau
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Ballroom Blockbusters
Fri 15 Nov 2024
Donald Macleod puts on his dancing shoes and heads to the ballroom
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Bud Powell (1924-1966)
Fri 15 Nov 2024
Kate Molleson explores the life and work of the amazing Bud Powell
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Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
Fri 1 Nov 2024
Donald Macleod uncovers key aspects of Liszt鈥檚 soul and identity
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Margaret Bonds (1913-1972)
Fri 25 Oct 2024
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of African American composer Margaret Bonds
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Dorothy Howell (1898-1982)
Fri 11 Oct 2024
Donald Macleod and Leah Broad survey the life and work of British composer Dorothy Howell
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Charles Ives (1874-1954)
Fri 11 Oct 2024
Kate Molleson delves into the life and music of the 鈥淵ankee Maverick鈥�, Charles Ives
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Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787)
Fri 27 Sep 2024
Donald Macleod showcases the life and music of Christoph Willibald Gluck
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Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951)
Fri 13 Sep 2024
Kate Molleson explores the twists and turns of Schoenberg鈥檚 life
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Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)
Fri 6 Sep 2024
Donald Macleod examines Bruckner鈥檚 struggle to become the great composer we know today
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Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George (1745-1799)
Fri 9 Aug 2024
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of the 18th century composer Joseph Bologne
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Ethel Smyth (1858-1944)
Fri 2 Aug 2024
Donald Macleod explores the world of Ethel Smyth through five love affairs
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Silvestre Revueltas (1899-1940)
Fri 26 Jul 2024
Kate Molleson sheds light on the forgotten composer, Silvestre Revueltas
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Thomas Linley Jnr (1756-1778)
Fri 12 Jul 2024
Donald Macleod shines a light on charming and often enigmatic composer, Thomas Linley Jnr
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Richard Strauss (1864-1949)
Fri 5 Jul 2024
Donald Macleod explores key figures in Richard Strauss鈥檚 life
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Lou Harrison (1917-2003)
Fri 28 Jun 2024
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of American composer, Lou Harrison
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Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)
Fri 14 Jun 2024
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Orlando Gibbons
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Amanda Maier-R枚ntgen (1853-1894)
Fri 7 Jun 2024
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of violinist and composer, Amanda Maier
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Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)
Fri 24 May 2024
Donald Macleod surveys the life and music of Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
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Elizabeth Maconchy (1907-1994)
Fri 17 May 2024
Kate Molleson shows us why Elizabeth Maconchy deserves much more of our attention
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CPE Bach (1714-1788)
Fri 10 May 2024
Donald Macleod follows CPE Bach鈥檚 story, using the composer鈥檚 own account as his guide
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Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Fri 3 May 2024
Donald Macleod tracks the scandalous life of Achille-Claude Debussy
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Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
Fri 19 Apr 2024
Donald Macleod explores the key influences on the music of Edvard Greig
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Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Fri 12 Apr 2024
Kate Molleson focuses on the life of Johannes Brahms at home
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Mozart's Grand Tour
Fri 5 Apr 2024
Donald Macleod follows Mozart and his family on an ambitious European adventure
