Composer of the Week Podcast Episodes Available now
Jean Sibelius
Donald Macleod delves into the life and work of Jean Sibelius.
Toru Takemitsu
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu.
Handel
Donald Macleod introduces a variety of music across the whole of Handel's life
Lutoslawski
Donald Macleod is joined by Dr Nicholas Reyland to explore Witold Lutoslawski's life
Beethoven
Donald Macleod explores Beethoven the pianist and composer for the piano.
Schubert
Donald focuses on five years through Franz Schubert's short life.
J S Bach
Donald Macleod traces J S Bach's early life from Eisenach through to his first marriage.
Tchaikovsky
Donald Macleod explores the rich vein of fairy tale and fantasy in Tchaikovsky's music
21st Century Opera
Paul Griffiths joins Donald Macleod to give opera a health check in the 21st century.
Thelonious Monk
Donald Macleod and Brian Priestley celebrate the centenary of jazz legend Thelonious Monk
