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Composer of the Week Episodes

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    Poulenc

    Donald Macleod charts some of Francis Poulenc's important musical friendships

  2. Poulenc

    Donald Macleod explores Francis Poulenc's unique musical voice - and sometimes - a of...

  3. Ponce

    Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Mexican composer Manuel Ponce.

  4. Pietro Mascagni

    Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Mascagni, who triumphed in his early with...

  5. Percy Grainger

    Donald Macleod surveys the life, music and quirks of Australian composer, Percy Grainger.

  6. Percy Grainger

    Donald Macleod explores the unconventional life and music of Australian-born composer,...

  7. Pauline Viardot and her Circle

    Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the multi-talented Pauline Viardot

  8. Parry

    Donald Macleod explore the life and music of Hubert Parry, regarded as Britain's...

  9. Panufnik

    Donald Macleod celebrates the life and music of Warsaw-born composer Andrzej Panufnik

  10. Paisiello

    Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Giovanni Paisiello.

  11. Paisiello

    Donald Macleod introduces the life and music of the Italian composer whose comic were...

  12. Paganini

    Donald Macleod unmasks the real Paganini, with the help of biographer Andrew McGee

  13. Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936)

    Donald Macleod explores the richly evocative musical landscape of Ottorino Respighi

  14. Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)

    Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Orlando Gibbons

  15. One Hit Wonders

    Donald Macleod explores some of the greatest 鈥渙ne-hit wonders鈥� in classical music.

  16. Oliver Knussen

    Donald Macleod invites composer Oliver Knussen to join him to discuss his life and career

  17. Ole Bull

    Highlights of Donald Macleod's visit to Anglesey for a celebration of Ole Bull: and of...

  18. Offenbach

    Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Jacques Offenbach.

  19. Nyman

    Donald Macleod presents an exclusive week of interview with Michael Nyman.

  20. Novello

    Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Ivor Novello.

  21. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

    Donald Macleod surveys the life and work of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

  22. Nielsen

    Carl Nielsen's early life in rural Denmark in the aftermath of the 1864 war with Prussia

  23. Nielsen

    Donald Macleod considers the reasons behind the differing opinions of Nielsen's music...

  24. Ned Rorem (1923-2022)

    Donald Macleod reflects on the life and music of American composer and writer, Ned Rorem

  25. Napoleon's Music

    As part of 蜜芽传媒 Radio 3's Napoleon season, marking 200 years since his historic retreat...

  26. Muzio Clementi

    Donald Macleod delves into the life and work of piano prodigy Muzio Clementi.

  27. Muzio Clementi

    Donald Macleod explores the life and work of the Italian-born composer Muzio Clementi,...

  28. Mussorgsky

    Donald Macleod explores Mussorgsky's music, with the spotlight on his songs

  29. Music at Versailles

    Donald Macleod explores the music that was performed at the Palace of Versailles the...

  30. Mozart's Last Years

    Donald Macleod charts the highs and lows of Mozart鈥檚 last five years

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