Composer of the Week Episodes Available now
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Barbara Strozzi (1619 – 1677)
Donald Macleod explores the music of Barbara Strozzi.
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Thomas Tallis (1505 – 1585)
Donald Macleod explores the music of Thomas Tallis.
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Bedřich Smetana (1824 – 1884)
Donald Macleod explores how Smetana captured the Czech identity in his music.
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Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Donald Macleod explores the life of Antonio Vivaldi.
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Mel Bonis (1858 – 1937)
Donald Macleod surveys the life of nineteenth century French composer Mel Bonis.
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Dmitry Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Donald Macleod explores the turbulent life of Dmitry Shostakovich.
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Max Richter (b 1966)
Donald Macleod chats to Max Richter, one of the world’s most in-demand composers.
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More One Hit Wonders: Part 2
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
Donald Macleod with another selection of composers who are most famous for a single work.
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JS Bach at Christmas
Donald Macleod visits Bach and his family during the Christmas season.