Composer of the Week Podcast Episodes Available now
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
Leos Janacek (1854-1928)
Kate Molleson explores the maverick spirit, and phenomenal twilight years of Leoš Janáček
Max Bruch (1839-1920)
Donald Macleod colours in Bruch’s life story and reveals the breadth of his output
Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Donald Macleod delves into some of Edward Elgar’s greatest passions
Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre (1665-1729)
Kate Molleson explores the extraordinary life and music of Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre
