Composer of the Week Podcast Episodes Available now
Frederick Delius (1862-1934)
Donald explores the life of Delius through five of his relationships
Dmitry Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Donald Macleod explores Dmitri Shostakovich’s life during the years of World War II
Arvo Pärt
Composer of the Week celebrates the 90th birthday of Arvo Pärt
Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Donald Macleod explores Tchaikovsky’s busy life away from home
Grace Williams (1906-1977)
Donald Macleod delves into the life and music of Welsh composer, Grace Williams
Erik Satie (1866-1925)
Donald Macleod explores the life of maverick composer Erik Satie
Gavin Bryars
Kate Molleson meets the much-loved composer, Gavin Bryars
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c.1525-1594)
Donald Macleod investigates the life of a Renaissance genius, Giovanni da Palestrina
Fanny Mendelssohn (1805-1847)
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Fanny Mendelssohn
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s endeavours to become his nephew's guardian
