Composer of the Week Episodes Available now

A Medieval Christmas
Donald Macleod marks the beginning of Advent with the music from the Middle Ages

Ned Rorem (1923-2022)
Donald Macleod reflects on the life and music of American composer and writer, Ned Rorem

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

Berlioz and Shakespeare
Donald Macleod surveys the spell Shakespeare cast on Berlioz's life and music

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s life through his most iconic works

Edouard Lalo (1823-1892)
Donald Macleod surveys the life and music of the elusive French composer, Edouard Lalo

José MaurÃcio Nunes Garcia (1767-1830)
Kate Molleson explores the life and music of José MaurÃcio Nunes Garcia

Anniversary Special: A Welsh Quintet
Donald Macleod marks Composer of the Week's 80th anniversary

Anniversary Special: A Welsh Quintet live from Cardiff
Donald Macleod marks Composer of the Week's 80th anniversary with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers

Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643)
Donald Macleod surveys the life of Girolamo Frescobaldi and the musical spectacle of Rome