Composer Of The Week

Donald Macleod and Martin Anderson explore the life and work of Mieczyslaw Weinberg

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of quintessential romantic, Hector Berlioz

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Claudio Monteverdi

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Edvard Grieg, including five key works and the vast array of arrangements

Donald Macleod is joined by conductor, cellist and Gal expert Kenneth Woods to explore the life and prolific career of Hans Gal

Donald Macleod explores the music Handel composed for Kings George I and II and to commemorate major events in their reigns

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Pietro Locatelli. He became famous for his innovative, virtuosic playing which informed his music and challenged views of the violin's capabilities

Donald Macleod is joined by Prof Cliff Eisen to explore the life and work of Wolfgang Mozart's father, Leopold. He was at the forefront of early symphonic writing and composed music across many forms

Donald Macleod explores Mendelssohn's formative years and the musical treasures they inspired

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Belgian composer Cesar Franck

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Gioachino Rossini, most successful composer of the early 19th century,

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

Donald Macleod is joined by Dr Anastasia Belina-Johnson to explore the life and music of Sergei Ivanovich Taneyev, a one-time child prodigy, who became an excellent pianist and a great composer.

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

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Franz Schubert

Donald Macleod explores the music of Vienna, the most exciting cultural city in the world in the early 1900s and home of Mahler, Schoenberg and Freud.

Donald Macleod explores the lives and music of Giuseppe and Giovanni Sammartini

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Ludwig van Beethoven, focusing on how he transformed the classical legacy of Haydn and Mozart

Donald Macleod marks Composer of the Week's 70th birthday by featuring a composer suggested by Radio 3 listeners: Louise Farrenc

Donald Macleod explores the landscapes and vistas of Iceland, to discover its unique musical culture, including the work of its greatest 20th-century composer, Jon Leifs