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Composer of the Week Episodes

  1. Tomorrow 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    The road to DusseldorfRobert Schumann (1810-1856)

    2/5 Donald Macleod explores the circumstances which led Schumann to Dusseldorf.

  2. Wednesday 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    A celebrated arrivalRobert Schumann (1810-1856)

    3/5 Donald Macleod explores Schumann鈥檚 welcome in Dusseldorf.

  3. Thursday 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    TroublesRobert Schumann (1810-1856)

    4/5 Donald Macleod explores the first signs of trouble for Robert Schumann in Dusseldorf.

  4. Friday 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    The allure of the RhinelandRobert Schumann (1810-1856)

    5/5 Donald Macleod examines Schumann鈥檚 connection to the landscape around D眉sseldorf.

  5. Next Monday 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    An Emerging GeniusRichard Rodgers (1902-1979)

    1/5 Donald Macleod delves into the early successes of Broadway giant, Richard Rodgers

  6. Next Tuesday 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    A Love StoryRichard Rodgers (1902-1979)

    2/5 Donald Macleod explores the the life and work of Broadway giant, Richard Rodgers

  7. Wed 17 Sep 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Bliss and DisharmonyRichard Rodgers (1902-1979)

    3/5 Donald Macleod follows the Broadway composer as he looks for a new collaborator

  8. Thu 18 Sep 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Reaching New HeightsRichard Rodgers (1902-1979)

    4/5 Donald Macleod explores the early collaboration between Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.

  9. Fri 19 Sep 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    The Curtain LowersRichard Rodgers (1902-1979)

    5/5 Donald Macleod delves into the later career of Broadway giant, Richard Rodgers.

  10. Mon 22 Sep 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Shadow worldJoaquin Rodrigo (1901-1999)

    1/5 Donald Macleod explores the life of Spanish composer Joaqu铆n Rodrigo.

  11. Tue 23 Sep 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Tower of BabelJoaquin Rodrigo (1901-1999)

    2/5 Rodrigo makes a pilgrimage to Paris.

  12. Wed 24 Sep 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Sacred fireJoaquin Rodrigo (1901-1999)

    3/5 Rodrigo returns to his homeland.

  13. Thu 25 Sep 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Phantom of soundJoaquin Rodrigo (1901-1999)

    4/5 National and personal tragedy inspire Rodrigo's most famous work.

  14. Fri 26 Sep 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Don QuixoteJoaquin Rodrigo (1901-1999)

    5/5 Rodrigo finally finds fame.

  15. Mon 29 Sep 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    OpheliaHector Berlioz (1803-1869)

    1/5 Donald Macleod pulls back the curtain on Berlioz鈥檚 greatest obsession. (R)

  16. Tue 30 Sep 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    CamilleHector Berlioz (1803-1869)

    2/5 Donald Macleod explores the twists and turns of Berlioz鈥檚 first engagement. (R)

  17. Wed 1 Oct 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    HarrietHector Berlioz (1803-1869)

    3/5 Donald Macleod follows the drama as Berlioz finally marries the woman of his dreams. (R)

  18. Thu 2 Oct 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    MarieHector Berlioz (1803-1869)

    4/5 Donald Macleod introduces us to Berlioz's enigmatic mistress and second wife. (R)

  19. Fri 3 Oct 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    EstelleHector Berlioz (1803-1869)

    5/5 Donald Macleod sees Berlioz鈥檚 life come full circle as he tries rekindling an old flame. (R)