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Composer of the WeekEpisodes

  1. Today16:00
    BBC Radio 3
    On air

    Maria SzymanowskaGreatest Showstoppers

    3/4Donald Macleod follows Polish pianist Maria Szymanowska as she strikes out on her own.(R)

  2. Tomorrow16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Joseph JoachimGreatest Showstoppers

    4/4Donald Macleod explores Joachim's story of faithful admirers and broken friendships.(R)

  3. Friday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Anton Rubinstein

    Donald Macleod follows Anton Rubinstein's quest to transform classical music in Russia

  4. Monday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Time in FrankfurtCyril Scott (1879-1970)

    1/5Donald Macleod explores Cyril Scott’s early life, including his time in Frankfurt.

  5. Next Tuesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    The English DebussyCyril Scott (1879-1970)

    2/5Donald Macleod follows Cyril Scott as Scott establishes himself as a composer and pianist.

  6. Next Wednesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Exploring the OccultCyril Scott (1879-1970)

    3/5Donald Macleod delves into Cyril Scott’s interest in mysticism and occultism.

  7. Next Thursday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    War and SeparationCyril Scott (1879-1970)

    4/5Donald Macleod journeys through the life of Cyril Scott during the 1930s and World War 2.

  8. Fri 2 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Twilight YearsCyril Scott (1879-1970)

    5/5Donald Macleod follows Cyril Scott through the final decades of his life.

  9. Mon 5 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    A New RomeThe Venetian School

    1/5Exploring music making in Venice, and the composers of the early Venetian School

  10. Tue 6 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Saint MarkThe Venetian School

    2/5Donald Macleod examines the influence of St Mark on the music of the Venetian School.

  11. Wed 7 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Ceremony and conflictThe Venetian School

    3/5Donald Macleod explores how friction built between the composers of the Venetian School.

  12. Thu 8 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Glory YearsThe Venetian School

    4/5Donald Macleod explores the glory years of the Venetian School.

  13. Fri 9 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    The Three GiovannisThe Venetian School

    5/5Donald Macleod explores the music of 3 different men called Giovanni employed by St Mark’s

  14. Mon 12 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Musical BeginningsTania León

    1/5Kate Molleson journeys into the early life and musical influences of Cuban-born Tania León

  15. Tue 13 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Creativity in the 1990sTania León

    2/5Kate Molleson explores the world of Tania León as the composer settled in America.

  16. Wed 14 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    New HorizonsTania León

    3/5Kate Molleson follows Tania León's journey bringing Cuban classical music to New York.

  17. Thu 15 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Career as a ConductorTania León

    4/5Kate Molleson explores Tania León's journey as a conductor alongside her composing career.

  18. Fri 16 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    The Past and FutureTania León

    5/5Kate Molleson follows Tania León's trajectory, including working alongside John Cage.