Composer of the Week Podcast

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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 20121h 12min

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

9 Apr 201243min

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

31 Mars 201251min

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

30 Mars 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 Mars 20121h 14min

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Georges Bizet, a pianist and composer, known for writing operas such as Carmen and The Pearl Fishers

16 Mars 201258min