Composer of the Week Episodes Available now

Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)

Donald Macleod examines Bruckner’s struggle to become the great composer we know today

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George (1745-1799)

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of the 18th century composer Joseph Bologne

Ethel Smyth (1858-1944)

Donald Macleod explores the world of Ethel Smyth through five love affairs

Silvestre Revueltas (1899-1940)

Kate Molleson sheds light on the forgotten composer, Silvestre Revueltas

Thomas Linley Jnr (1756-1778)

Donald Macleod shines a light on charming and often enigmatic composer, Thomas Linley Jnr

Richard Strauss (1864-1949)

Donald Macleod explores key figures in Richard Strauss’s life

Lou Harrison (1917-2003)

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of American composer, Lou Harrison

Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904

Kate Molleson explores five windows onto Dvořák’s soul

Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Orlando Gibbons

Amanda Maier-Röntgen (1853-1894)

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of violinist and composer, Amanda Maier

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