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Composer of the Week Podcast Episodes

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    Karol Szymanowski

    Donald Macleod explores the myriad influences on the life’s work of Karol Szymanowski

  2. Karl Jenkins

    Donald Macleod talks to composer Sir Karl Jenkins ahead of his 80th birthday

  3. Kapralova

    A profile of Czech composer and conductor Vitezslava Kapralova

  4. Kaija Saariaho (b 1952)

    Donald Macleod talks to Kaija Saariaho about five contrasting aspects of her music.

  5. Julius Eastman (1940-1990)

    Donald Macleod unravels the enigmatic, remarkable story of New Yorker, Julius Eastman.

  6. Judith Weir

    Donald Macleod is joined by composer Judith Weir to discuss her life and work.

  7. JS Bach at Christmas

    Donald Macleod visits Bach and his family during the Christmas season.

  8. Josquin des Prez

    Donald Macleod and Jeremy Summerly discuss elusive Renaissance master, Josquin des Prez.

  9. Josquin and Art

    Donald Macleod and Andrew Graham-Dixon build a picture of music and art in Josquin's time

  10. Joseph Martin Kraus (1756-1792)

    Donald Macleod surveys the life and music of Joseph Martin Kraus

  11. Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    Donald Macleod charts Joseph Haydn’s journey from isolation to international fame.

  12. Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    Donald Macleod paints a picture of Joseph Haydn through the lens of his relationships.

  13. Joseph Haydn

    Donald Macleod surveys the string quartets of Joseph Haydn

  14. Joseph Haydn

    Donald Macleod explores the prolific life of Joseph Haydn, with a spotlight on his masses

  15. Joseph Haydn

    Donald Macleod explores a hugely successful episode in Haydn's life, his London years.

  16. Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges

    Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

  17. Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George (1745-1799)

    Donald Macleod explores the life and work of the 18th century composer Joseph Bologne

  18. José Maurício Nunes Garcia (1767-1830)

    Kate Molleson explores the life and music of José Maurício Nunes Garcia

  19. Joplin

    Donald Macleod looks at the African-American composer Scott Joplin.

  20. Jommelli

    Donald Macleod surveys the life and music of Niccolo Jommelli, who was once dubbed new...

  21. John Williams

    To mark the composer's 80th birthday year, Donald Macleod is joined by John Williams...

  22. John Rutter (born 1945)

    Donald Macleod visits John Rutter – choral legend and the sound of Christmas – at 80.

  23. John Dowland

    Donald Macleod introduces John Dowland, and those influenced by his exquisite melodies.

  24. John and Alice Coltrane

    Kate Molleson and Kevin Le Gendre dive into the lives and music of John & Alice Coltrane

  25. Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

    Kate Molleson focuses on the life of Johannes Brahms at home

  26. Johannes Brahms

    Donald Macleod explores the music of Johannes Brahms through his close relationships.

  27. Johannes Brahms

    Donald Macleod explores the friendship between Brahms and violinist Joseph Joachim

  28. Johanna Senfter (1879-1961)

    Kate Molleson & Nastasha Loges explore the life and music of Johanna Senfter

  29. Johanna Müller-Hermann (1868-1941)

    Donald Macleod explores the music of Johanna Müller-Hermann.

  30. Johann Strauss I and II

    Donald Macleod explores the lives of and music of Johann Strauss I and his son, Johann

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