Composer of the Week Podcast Episodes Available now
Samuel Wesley
Donald Macleod delves into the life and work of Samuel Wesley
Ludwig van Beethoven: Making a Man
Donald Macleod on Beethoven’s childhood clues that point to the great man he would become
Karol Szymanowski
Donald Macleod explores the myriad influences on the life’s work of Karol Szymanowski
Ludwig van Beethoven: Why Beethoven?
Donald Macleod, Marin Alsop and Simon Schama discuss why Beethoven still matters today
George Walker
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of George Walker, with his son Gregory
Arcangelo Corelli
Donald Macleod delves into the international successes of Arcangelo Corelli.
Johannes Brahms
Donald Macleod explores the music of Johannes Brahms through his close relationships.
Percy Grainger
Donald Macleod surveys the life, music and quirks of Australian composer, Percy Grainger.
Leoš Janáček
Donald Macleod illustrates Leos Janacek’s inner tensions through five key relationships
Mary Lou Williams
Donald Macleod charts the life of composer & jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams
