Composer of the Week Podcast Episodes Available now
Bernard Stevens
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of neglected British composer Bernard Stevens
Paisiello
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Giovanni Paisiello.
Stravinsky and the Symphony
Donald Macleod explores Igor Stravinsky's life through his symphonies.
Johann Strauss I and II
Donald Macleod explores the lives of and music of Johann Strauss I and his son, Johann
Gershwin
Donald explores the colourful life and music of George Gershwin, a pianist and composer.
Clara Schumann and Her Circle
Clara Schumann and the extraordinary circle of composers and musicians she moved in
Satie
Satie the Onion: his surreal life viewed in reverse.
Dussek
Donald Macleod explores Dussek’s early years traveling through Europe.
Purcell
Henry Purcell, a musical revolutionary remembered as Britain's 'musical Shakespeare'
Byrd
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of William Byrd.
