Composer Of The Week

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Carl Maria von Weber, a German composer, conductor and pianist of the early Romantic period

Donald Macleod tells the story of the real Samuel Barber

Victoria's life and music burned with religious fervour. Swept up by the Catholic revival of the counter-reformation, he kept company with saints and created music to inspire the faithful. Presented by Donald Macleod.

Donald Macleod explores in detail five calendar years in the life and work of Brahms.

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Anton Arensky

Examining the life and works of composer Frank Bridge, who for the last century has defied every attempt to pigeonhole his style

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Franz Liszt, including his early life, touring, his music written in Weimar and Rome, and his later works

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of unsung baroque hero Francesco Cavalli, best known for composing more than 40 operas

The life and work of Camille Saint-Saëns, who started out as a child prodigy and young maverick but in his later years became a pillar of the French musical establishment.

Donald Macleod introduces the music of Gian Carlo Menotti - a composer who stood apart from his age, creating delightful operas when the genre was considered nearly moribund.

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Franz Schubert, introducing music from across the range of his prodigious output and reflecting on the colourful but ill-fated life of a complex character

To accompany Light Fantastic, Radio 3's celebration of light music, Donald Macleod explores the world of British light music with his studio guest, singer, conductor and broadcaster Brian Kay

Donald Macleod marks the centenary of Johan Svendsen, who became a Norwegian cultural hero as composer, conductor and saviour of a faltering musical tradition

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Erik Satie, arguably one of the most peculiar, enigmatic and misunderstood figures in musical history

Donald Macleod explores the last decade of Mahler's life, known as the 'Alma' years.

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of CPE Bach, and discovers that there is more to him than his famous name.

Donald Macleod presents an overview of some of George Gershwin's greatest works, from both the concert stage and the world of musicals - exploring his gift for melody, and his

Donald Macleod explores Henry Purcell's music for the theatre, from songs he wrote for plays in the 1680s to the semi-opera The Indian Queen, which he did not live to complete

Donald Macleod investigates a little-known 'lost decade' in Tchaikovsky's life - a period the composer spent aimlessly wandering around Europe writing songs, chamber works and religious choral music.

Donald Macleod tells the story of one of our most celebrated English composers, Gustav Holst (1874-1934); a man who was deeply suspicious of his own celebrity. His series features many of Holst's works for the stage, including his ballets and complete performances of several rarely heard operas.