Samuel Barber (1910-1981)
Composer of the Week explores the life and music of Samuel Barber, who is only considered one of the most expressive representatives of the Romantic trend in 20th century classical music, as well as o...
21 Juli 20231h 2min
William Byrd (1543-1623)
This week, Donald Macleod marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Byrd, the greatest British musician of his age. Donald is joined all week by Byrd expert Kerry McCarthy to explore Byrd’s ...
7 Juli 20231h 21min
George Gershwin (1898-1937)
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of George GershwinMusic Featured: Rhapsody in Blue Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off Swanee Our Love is Here to Stay Lullaby Somebody Loves Me Suite from Blue M...
30 Juni 20231h 3min
Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782)
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the ‘English Bach’Composer of the Week explores the life and music of the ‘English Bach’, Johann Christian Bach, whose blending of German technique with I...
23 Juni 20231h 6min
Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868)
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Gioachino RossiniGioachino Rossini, born in Italy in 1792, began writing music at the age of 12. His first opera was performed when he was eighteen and he...
9 Juni 20231h 5min
Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757)
Kate Molleson explores the life and music of Domenico ScarlattiDomenico Scarlatti was well placed to build himself a glittering career in the music business. He was prestigiously talented and born int...
2 Juni 20231h 6min
György Ligeti (1923-2006)
Kate Molleson explores the life of György Ligeti with guest, Danny DriverKnown to millions through the film director Stanley Kubrick's use of his music in 2001: A Space Odyssey, Ligeti's music reflec...
26 Maj 20231h 16min
Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Donald Macleod explores Tchaikovsky's music with Sir Matthew Bourne and Dame Monica MasonTchaikovsky is responsible for some of the world’s best loved and best known ballets. His music for Swan Lake, ...
26 Maj 20231h 14min
