Composer of the Week Episodes Available now

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s endeavours to become his nephew's guardian

Leos Janacek (1854-1928)

Kate Molleson explores the maverick spirit, and phenomenal twilight years of Leoš Janáček

Max Bruch (1839-1920)

Donald Macleod colours in Bruch’s life story and reveals the breadth of his output

Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

Donald Macleod delves into some of Edward Elgar’s greatest ions

Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre (1665-1729)

Kate Molleson explores the extraordinary life and music of Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre

Mozart's Last Years

Donald Macleod charts the highs and lows of Mozart’s last five years

Carl Nielsen (1865-1931)

Donald Macleod explores Danish composer, Carl Nielsen, through his temperaments

Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)

Kate Molleson navigates through the personal and professional struggles of Gustav Mahler

Ruth Crawford Seeger (1901-1953)

Between new sounds and old songs, Kate Molleson shares the story of Ruth Crawford-Seeger

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)

Donald Macleod delves into the life and music of Maurice Ravel

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