William Schuman
Donald Macleod introduces the life and career of William Schuman - one of the most influential American composers and music administrators of the 20th century.
Oct 07, 2011•46 min
Composer of the Week
BBC 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.
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Episodes
Vivaldi
Donald Macleod begins his story of an unconventional priest, who wrote The Four Seasons, and became one of the most important musical figures of his age
Sep 30, 2011•1 hr
Nielsen
Donald Macleod considers the reasons behind the differing opinions of Nielsen's music that prevailed at the end of the 19th century.
Sep 23, 2011•55 min
Grechaninov
Donald Macleod traces the life and music of Aleksandr Grechaninov, a composer who was considered a revolutionary in the realms of sacred music
Sep 16, 2011•1 hr 6 min
Weber
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Carl Maria von Weber, a German composer, conductor and pianist of the early Romantic period
Sep 09, 2011•54 min
Barber 2nd September 2011
Donald Macleod tells the story of the real Samuel Barber
Sep 02, 2011•1 hr 9 min
Victoria
Victoria's life and music burned with religious fervour. Swept up by the Catholic revival of the counter-reformation, he kept company with saints and created music to inspire the faithful. Presented by Donald Macleod.
Aug 26, 2011•1 hr
Brahms
Donald Macleod explores in detail five calendar years in the life and work of Brahms.
Aug 19, 2011•58 min
Arensky
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Anton Arensky
Aug 12, 2011•1 hr 9 min
Bridge
Examining the life and works of composer Frank Bridge, who for the last century has defied every attempt to pigeonhole his style
Aug 05, 2011•1 hr 6 min
Liszt
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Franz Liszt, including his early life, touring, his music written in Weimar and Rome, and his later works
Jul 29, 2011•55 min
Cavalli
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of unsung baroque hero Francesco Cavalli, best known for composing more than 40 operas
Jul 22, 2011•54 min
Saint-Saens
The life and work of Camille Saint-Saëns, who started out as a child prodigy and young maverick but in his later years became a pillar of the French musical establishment.
Jul 15, 2011•50 min
Menotti
Donald Macleod introduces the music of Gian Carlo Menotti - a composer who stood apart from his age, creating delightful operas when the genre was considered nearly moribund.
Jul 08, 2011•52 min
Schubert
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Franz Schubert, introducing music from across the range of his prodigious output and reflecting on the colourful but ill-fated life of a complex character
Jul 01, 2011•52 min
British Light Music
To accompany Light Fantastic, Radio 3's celebration of light music, Donald Macleod explores the world of British light music with his studio guest, singer, conductor and broadcaster Brian Kay
Jun 24, 2011•1 hr 13 min
Svendsen
Donald Macleod marks the centenary of Johan Svendsen, who became a Norwegian cultural hero as composer, conductor and saviour of a faltering musical tradition
Jun 17, 2011•1 hr 5 min
Satie
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Erik Satie, arguably one of the most peculiar, enigmatic and misunderstood figures in musical history
Jun 10, 2011•1 hr 5 min
Mahler
Donald Macleod explores the last decade of Mahler's life, known as the 'Alma' years.
Jun 03, 2011•58 min
Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of CPE Bach, and discovers that there is more to him than his famous name.
May 27, 2011•58 min
George Gershwin
Donald Macleod presents an overview of some of George Gershwin's greatest works, from both the concert stage and the world of musicals - exploring his gift for melody, and his
May 20, 2011•55 min
Purcell
Donald Macleod explores Henry Purcell's music for the theatre, from songs he wrote for plays in the 1680s to the semi-opera The Indian Queen, which he did not live to complete
May 13, 2011•56 min
Tchaikovsky
Donald Macleod investigates a little-known 'lost decade' in Tchaikovsky's life - a period the composer spent aimlessly wandering around Europe writing songs, chamber works and religious choral music.
May 06, 2011•47 min
Holst
Donald Macleod tells the story of one of our most celebrated English composers, Gustav Holst (1874-1934); a man who was deeply suspicious of his own celebrity. His series features many of Holst's works for the stage, including his ballets and complete performances of several rarely heard operas.
Apr 29, 2011•50 min
Mendelssohn
Donald Macleod explores Felix Mendelssohn's last seven years, starting with his appointment in 1841 to the post of Royal Prussian Kapellmeister in his home town of Berlin.
Apr 22, 2011•56 min
Granados
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Catalan composer and pianist Enrique Granados
Apr 15, 2011•50 min
Rachmaninov
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of the Russian composer, pianist and conductor Sergei Rachmaninov
Apr 08, 2011•50 min
Music at Versailles
Donald Macleod explores the music that was performed at the Palace of Versailles before the French Revolution in 1789
Apr 01, 2011•58 min
Monteverdi
Donald Macleod follows Monteverdi on the road to stardom at the court of Mantua.
Mar 25, 2011•53 min
Stravinsky
Donald Macleod explores the final part of Stravinsky's life, considering the impact his experience of America had on the man and his music
Mar 18, 2011•1 hr 4 min
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