Dmitry Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Donald Macleod explores the turbulent life of Dmitry Shostakovich, and asks the ultimate question: Who was he? A faithful Soviet lackey… or a secret dissident?Dmitry Shostakovich, like his home countr...
20 Jan 20231h 3min
Max Richter (b 1966)
Donald Macleod chats to Max Richter, one of the world’s most in-demand composersGerman-born British musician Max Richter is one of the most influential composers of his generation. A streaming sensati...
6 Jan 20231h 10min
More One Hit Wonders: Part 2
Donald Macleod presents another selection of composers who are most famous for a single work. Last Easter, Composer of the Week explored the lives of ten composers whose music we adore but mainly only...
30 Dec 202247min
More One Hit Wonders: Part 1
Donald Macleod presents another selection of composers who are most famous for a single work. Last Easter, Composer of the Week explored the lives of ten composers whose music we adore but mainly only...
30 Dec 202243min
JS Bach at Christmas
Donald Macleod invites us to join Bach and his family during the Christmas season, at five different periods in his life.Christmas can be special wherever you live, but to experience a truly Christmas...
23 Dec 20221h 20min
Leokadiya Kashperova (1872-1940)
Donald Macleod explores the recently unearthed life and works of Leokadiya Kashperova, one of the most talented composers and pianists of her generation. The name of Leokadiya Kashperova was, for man...
16 Dec 20221h 3min
César Franck (1822-1890)
Donald Macleod explores how Cesar Franck, who was, known for being retiring and unassuming, became a leading figure of French musical life.It seems as if Franck's diffident character positively hinder...
9 Dec 202254min
Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)
Donald Macleod explores Chopin and his relationship with novelist George Sand, from their first meetings to their fractious end. Early in 1837, Franz Liszt introduced Chopin to a woman who would have ...
2 Dec 20221h 12min
