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Composer of the Week Episodes

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    Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)

    Donald Macleod drops five pins on the map of Ravel鈥檚 life story

  2. Maurice Ravel

    Donald Macleod explores the life and work of French composer Maurice Ravel.

  3. Mathias

    Donald Macleod explores Mathias's student days in Aberystwyth and London

  4. Massenet

    Donald Macleod explores the life and work of one of France's most spectaular operatic...

  5. Mary Lou Williams

    Donald Macleod charts the life of composer & jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams

  6. Martinu

    Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Bohuslav Martinu.

  7. Mark-Anthony Turnage (b 1960)

    Donald Macleod is joined by the composer Mark-Anthony Turnage

  8. Marie Ja毛ll

    Donald Macleod delves into the life and career of the piano prodigy Marie Ja毛ll

  9. Marianna Martines (1744-1812)

    Donald Macleod lifts the veil on neglected yet prolific composer, Marianna Martines

  10. Margaret Bonds (1913-1972)

    Donald Macleod explores the life and music of African American composer Margaret Bonds

  11. Marais and Delalande

    Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Marin Marais and Michel-Richard to Lully...

  12. Manuel de Falla (1876-1946)

    Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Manuel de Falla

  13. Malcolm Arnold

    Donald Macleod journeys through some of the contrasting sides and work of Malcolm Arnold

  14. Mahler

    Donald Macleod explores the relationship between Gustav and Alma Mahler

  15. Mahler

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

  16. Mahler

    Donald Macleod explores Mahler's childhood in Bohemia, where he was inspired by the of...

  17. Maddalena Sirmen and her World

    Donald Macleod delves into the world of Venetian composer, Maddalena Sirmen

  18. Mackenzie

    Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Alexander Mackenzie.

  19. Lutoslawski

    Donald Macleod is joined by Dr Nicholas Reyland to explore Witold Lutoslawski's life

  20. Lully

    Donald Macleod explores the work of Lully, the pre-eminent composer of the French in a...

  21. Luise Adolpha Le Beau (1850-1927)

    Donald Macleod delves into the life of Luise Adolpha Le Beau

  22. Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842)

    Donald Macleod explores the life and work of composer, Luigi Cherubini

  23. Ludwig van Beethoven: Why Beethoven?

    Donald Macleod, Marin Alsop and Simon Schama discuss why Beethoven still matters today

  24. Ludwig van Beethoven: Making His Way

    Donald Macleod follows Beethoven as he sets himself up in his new home of Vienna

  25. Ludwig van Beethoven: Making a Man

    Donald Macleod on Beethoven鈥檚 childhood clues that point to the great man he would become

  26. Ludwig van Beethoven: Conversations with Friends

    Donald Macleod and his guests discuss Beethoven鈥檚 early chamber music..

  27. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

    Donald Macleod explores Beethoven鈥檚 endeavours to become his nephew's guardian

  28. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

    Donald Macleod explores Beethoven鈥檚 life through his most iconic works

  29. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

    Donald Macleod explores Beethoven鈥檚 life as a set of themes and variations.

  30. Ludwig van Beethoven

    Donald Macleod introduces the life and music of Beethoven during the turbulent years...

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