Composer of the Week Episodes Available now
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György Ligeti (1923-2006)
Kate Molleson explores the life of György Ligeti with guest, Danny Driver
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Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Donald Macleod explores Tchaikovsky's music with Sir Matthew Bourne and Dame Monica Mason
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William Walton (1902-1983)
Donald Macleod explores the life of William Walton from Oldham to Buckingham Palace.
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Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Donald Macleod paints a picture of Joseph Haydn through the lens of his relationships.
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Francis Poulenc (1899 – 1963)
Donald Macleod explores the many contradictions of Francis Poulenc’s life.
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Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900)
Donald Macleod explores the high-society life of Sir Arthur Sullivan.
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Hildegard of Bingen and Isabella Leonarda
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Hildegard of Bingen and Isabella Leonarda.
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Sergei Rachmaninov (1873 – 1943)
Donald Macleod explores the music of Rachmaninov on the 150th anniversary of his birth.
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Georges Bizet (1838 – 1875)
Donald Macleod explores the music of Georges Bizet.
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Johanna Müller-Hermann (1868-1941)
Donald Macleod explores the music of Johanna Müller-Hermann.