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Composer of the Week

Series exploring the life and works of a succession of composers

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Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) Twilight Years

5/5 Donald Macleod introduces Grieg's best known work: his piano concerto.

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Irving Berlin (1888-1989) Alexander's Ragtime Band

1/5 Donald Macleod focuses on Berlin's first successes as a composer of hit songs.

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  • Forthcoming composers

    Week Beginning

    28th May - Irving Berlin
    4th June - Haydn
    11th June - Poulenc
    18th June - Monteverdi
    25th June - Mozart

    Previous composers are listed here

Podcasts

  1. Podcast artwork for Composer Of The Week

    Composer Of The Week

    Donald Macleod explores the life and work of composers. Composer Of The Week is one of BBC Radio 3's...

  2. Podcast artwork for Composer of the Week A – G

    Composer of the Week A – G

    Discover the life and works of the world's greatest composers with these free downloads from the...

  3. Podcast artwork for Composer of the Week H – Q

    Composer of the Week H – Q

    Discover the life and works of the world's greatest composers with these free downloads from the...

  4. Podcast artwork for Composer of the Week R - Z

    Composer of the Week R - Z

    Discover the life and works of the world's greatest composers with these free downloads from the...

  5. Podcast artwork for Spirit of Schubert

    Spirit of Schubert

    BBC Radio 3 tells you everything you need to know about Franz Schubert. These free downloads will...

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