Composer of the Week Podcast

Donald Macleod explores the life and controversial work of Richard Wagner. His life was every bit as much of a titanic saga as the epic music dramas which he created.

8 Loka 201051min

Tallis - musical genius of the English Tudor age: Donald Macleod presents highlights from five Composer of the Week episodes exploring the life and work of Thomas Tallis. Tallis worked at the hub of E...

1 Loka 201059min

Albéniz: Piano music - in its original form and a variety of other guises. Donald Macleod presents highlights from five Composer of the Week episodes exploring the composer’s finest achievements inclu...

24 Syys 201058min

Highlights of Donald Macleod's visit to Anglesey for a celebration of Ole Bull: violinist extraordinaire, prolific composer, and spearhead of a Norwegian cultural revolution which enabled the likes of...

17 Syys 20101h 3min

Donald Macleod explores the extraordinary life of Leonard Bernstein; inexhaustible conductor, educator, performer and personality.

13 Syys 201050min

Brahms: Chamber and Instrumental works. Highlights from five Composer of the Week episodes presented by Donald Macleod expolring Brahms’ finest achievements.

3 Syys 201055min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Thomas Arne, one of British music's most lively characters. He is remembered mainly for Rule Britannia and his setting of Shakespeare's Where the Bee Sucks

9 Loka 200948min

Donald Macleod introduces music and stories from the life of Johann Christian Bach, these days best known as the younget son of JS Bach, but in his day, the most famous Bach of all. Following JC Bach ...

9 Loka 200952min