Composer of the Week Episodes Episode guide

Donald Macleod looks at the African-American composer, a pioneer of the ragtime style

Scott Joplin (1867-1917) homepage

Donald Macleod explores the 18th century German composer, famous for Orfeo ed Euridice

Christoph Willibald Gluck homepage

Donald Macleod commemorates the 50th anniversary of Finnish composer Sibelius's death

Jean Sibelius homepage

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Swiss composer Frank Martin.

Frank Martin homepage

A look at the composer famous for symphonies The Carnival of the Animals and Danse Macabre

Camille Saint-Saens homepage

The life and career of Alexander Scriabin is revealed by Donald Macleod.

Alexander Nikolaevich Scriabin homepage

Exploring the music of Zemlinsky, who struggled for recognition during his life.

Alexander Zemlinsky homepage

More than 35,000 letters survive from Liszt, revealing the incredible story of his life.

Franz Liszt homepage

Donald Macleod meets composer John Adams to discuss his life and work.

John Adams homepage

Berg's richly expressive music left a hidden legacy concealed among the notes.

Alban Berg homepage

Donald Macleod is joined by Paul Hindmarsh to explore the life and works of Frank Bridge.

Frank Bridge homepage

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of George Gershwin.

George Gershwin homepage

Donald Macleod pays tribute to Malcolm Arnold following his death in 2006.

Malcolm Arnold homepage

Marking the 50th anniversary of Finzi's death by exploring the composer's life and legacy.

Gerald Finzi homepage

To mark the 90th anniversary of Ginastera's birth, Donald Macleod celebrates his legacy.

Alberto Ginastera homepage

Poulenc's music illustrates his colourful and eclectic character. Donald Macleod presents.

Francis Poulenc homepage

The life and music of the man who began the English musical renaissance.

Hubert Parry homepage

Jazz trumpeter and composer Guy Barker discusses Honegger with Donald Macleod.

Arthur Honegger homepage

The lives and works of two composers who were born a few months apart in 1905.

Constant Lambert and Alan Rawsthorne homepage

Donald Macleod profiles one of Italy's most controversial composers, Ottorino Respighi.

Ottorino Respighi homepage

Donald Macleod meets Henze to discuss his life and works.

Hans Werner Henze homepage

Czech culture and history were creative catalysts for much of Smetana's work.

Bedrich Smetana homepage

The life and works of Enescu, in the week marking fifty years since his death.

George Enescu homepage

The life and work of Ernest Chausson, who died just as he was achieving success.

Ernest Chausson homepage

British composer Sir Michael Tippett's life and works are explored by Donald Macleod.

Sir Michael Tippett homepage

Donald Macleod explores the extraordinary and exotic world of Karol Szymanowski.

Karol Szymanowski homepage

Exploring the works of Cesar Franck and his circle of devoted followers.

Cesar Franck and his circle homepage

Donald Macleod and Roger Nichols explore the works of Henri Dutilleux.

Henri Dutilleux homepage