Composer of the Week Podcast

Donald Macleod and guest Professor Julian Johnson from Royal Holloway, University of London explore Richard Strauss's life and music

11 Touko 201259min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Greek composer Nikos Skalkottas, who died at the age of 46 with virtually none of his 150 or so works having been published or even performed in public

27 Huhti 20121h 6min

Donald Macleod explores the work of Andrea and nephew Giovanni Gabrieli, who presided over public music-making at a time when Venice was becoming one of the key centres of musical life in Europe.

20 Huhti 201251min

Celebrating the 150th year since the composer's birth, Donald Macleod is joined by violinist Tasmin Little and cellist Julian Lloyd Webber to discuss the life and music of Frederick Delius.

13 Huhti 20121h 12min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Giuseppe Verdi, a leading figure in 19th-century Italian opera

9 Huhti 201243min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Franz Schubert, as part of a season of programmes devoted to the Viennese composer

31 Maalis 201251min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Franz Schubert, as part of a season of programmes devoted to the Viennese composer.

30 Maalis 201250min

Prolific, influential and controversial composer Philip Glass joins Donald Macleod to discuss his life and music. Including exclusive performances of some of Glass's new works

23 Maalis 20121h 14min