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Composer of the WeekEpisodes

  1. Today16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Friendship, Love and a Trojan HorseErik Chisholm (1904-1965)

    3/5Chisholm’s partnerships and operatic ambitions. With Kate Molleson and Dr John Purser.

  2. Tomorrow16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Ballet on the BraesErik Chisholm (1904-1965)

    4/5Chisholm’s leap from Highland fling to ballet. With Kate Molleson and Dr John Purser.

  3. Friday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Into AfricaErik Chisholm (1904-1965)

    5/5Chisholm’s Cape Town chapter begins. With Kate Molleson and Dr John Purser.

  4. Monday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Discovery of a TalentHeinrich Schutz (1585-1672)

    1/5Donald Macleod delves into the early life of the great German composer Heinrich Schütz.

  5. Next Tuesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Grief and ElationHeinrich Schutz (1585-1672)

    2/5Donald Macleod sees Schütz endure tragedy at home and find inspiration in Italy.

  6. Next Wednesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    A Wedding in DenmarkHeinrich Schutz (1585-1672)

    3/5Donald Macleod follows Heinrich Schütz as he heads to Denmark.

  7. Next Thursday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Peace and PoliticsHeinrich Schutz (1585-1672)

    4/5Donald Macleod sees Heinrich Schütz faced with problems in Dresden.

  8. Fri 13 Feb 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    A Sudden WindfallHeinrich Schutz (1585-1672)

    5/5Donald Macleod explores the final years for the celebrated composer Heinrich Schütz.

  9. Mon 16 Feb 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    IvanovkaSergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943)

    1/5Donald Macleod explores Rachmaninov’s life in exile from Russia.(R)

  10. Tue 17 Feb 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Leaving IvanovkaSergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943)

    2/5Rachmaninov finds himself having to take on the running of the Ivanovka estate.(R)

  11. Wed 18 Feb 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    New YorkSergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943)

    3/5Rachmaninov is forced to embark on a new full-time career as a concert pianist.(R)

  12. Thu 19 Feb 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    SwitzerlandSergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943)

    4/5Rachmaninov attempts to recreate his Russian home in Switzerland.(R)

  13. Fri 20 Feb 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Beverly HillsSergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943)

    5/5Donald Macleod explores the final chapter of Rachmaninov's life - in California.(R)

  14. Mon 23 Feb 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Becoming Mrs BeachAmy Beach (1867-1944)

    1/5Donald Macleod explores Amy Beach's journey from piano prodigy to respected composer.

  15. Tue 24 Feb 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Forging an American musicAmy Beach (1867-1944)

    2/5Donald Macleod explores Amy Beach’s 'Gaelic' Symphony.

  16. Wed 25 Feb 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    A fresh startAmy Beach (1867-1944)

    3/5Amy Beach responds to the tragic deaths of her husband and her mother.

  17. Thu 26 Feb 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    MacdowellAmy Beach (1867-1944)

    4/5Donald Macleod explores Amy Beach's experiences at the MacDowell Colony.

  18. Fri 27 Feb 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    ManhattanAmy Beach (1867-1944)

    5/5Donald Macleod explores the 1930s when Amy Beach moved to Manhattan.