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Composer of the WeekEpisodes

  1. Tomorrow16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    MaestroAaron Copland (1900-1990)

    5/5From composing to baton-wielding and beyond. With Donald Macleod.

  2. Tuesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    An American in ParisLouis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869)

    1/5Donald Macleod explores Gottschalk’s youth in New Orleans and Paris

  3. Wednesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Travelling VirtuosoLouis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869)

    2/5Donald Macleod follows Gottschalk as he returns to America to try and make his name

  4. Thursday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Rags to RichesLouis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869)

    3/5Louis Moreau Gottschalk finds fame in America.

  5. Friday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    ExileLouis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869)

    5/5Donald Macleod finds Gottschalk in a self-imposed exile from America.

  6. Next Monday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Family ManAntonín Dvořák (1841-1904)

    1/5Kate Molleson uncovers Dvořák’s devotion to his nearest and dearest.(R)

  7. Tue 20 Jan 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Pigeons and PrairiesAntonín Dvořák (1841-1904)

    2/5Kate Molleson explores Dvořák’s vital connection to nature.(R)

  8. Wed 21 Jan 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    In Good FaithAntonín Dvořák (1841-1904)

    3/5Kate Molleson takes a look at Dvořák’s religious life.(R)

  9. Thu 22 Jan 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    HomelandAntonín Dvořák (1841-1904)

    4/5Kate Molleson discusses Dvořák’s identity and nationhood.(R)

  10. Fri 23 Jan 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    TrainspotterAntonín Dvořák (1841-1904)

    5/5Kate Molleson journeys across Dvořák’s life through his passion for all things transport.

  11. Mon 26 Jan 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    His Father’s ShadowFranz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart (1791-1844)

    1/5Donald Macleod takes a tour of the early life of Franz Xaver Mozart.

  12. Tue 27 Jan 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Leaving ViennaFranz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart (1791-1844)

    2/5Donald Macleod sees Franz Xaver Mozart leave Vienna to take up work in Galicia.

  13. Wed 28 Jan 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    A Love AffairFranz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart (1791-1844)

    3/5Donald Macleod surveys Franz Xaver Mozart’s secret love affair

  14. Thu 29 Jan 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Touring EuropeFranz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart (1791-1844)

    4/5Donald Macleod follows Franz Xaver Mozart on his tour of Europe.

  15. Fri 30 Jan 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Return to ViennaFranz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart (1791-1844)

    5/5Donald Macleod pursues Franz Xaver Mozart as he returns to Vienna.

  16. Mon 2 Feb 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    The Growing ScotsmanErik Chisholm (1904-1965)

    1/5Kate Molleson explores Chisholm’s early years with Dr John Purser.

  17. Tue 3 Feb 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    The Long-Named ProjectErik Chisholm (1904-1965)

    2/5Chisholm champions new music in Scotland. With Kate Molleson and Dr John Purser.

  18. Wed 4 Feb 202616:00
    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.

  19. Thu 5 Feb 202616:00
    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.

  20. Fri 6 Feb 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Into AfricaErik Chisholm (1904-1965)

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