Composer of the Week Podcast Episodes Available now
Robert Simpson (1921-97)
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Robert Simpson, in his centenary year
Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Donald Macleod explores some of the many turning points in Gabriel Fauré’s career
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Donald Macleod explores the life of Schumann and his most notable piano works
Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
Donald Macleod explores Aaron Copland’s most productive decade, the 1940s.
Erik Satie (1866-1925)
Donald Macleod explores five aspects of Satie
Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)
Donald Macleod explores Chopin’s time in Britain
Joseph Haydn
Donald Macleod surveys the string quartets of Joseph Haydn
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Donald Macleod drops five pins on the map of Ravel’s life story
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Donald Macleod looks at Handel’s life and work during the 1730s
Ruth Gipps (1921-1999)
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the English composer Ruth Gipps.
