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Composer of the WeekEpisodes

  1. Today16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Time in FrankfurtCyril Scott (1879-1970)

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

  2. Tomorrow16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    The English DebussyCyril Scott (1879-1970)

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

  3. Wednesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Exploring the OccultCyril Scott (1879-1970)

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

  4. 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.

  5. Friday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Twilight YearsCyril Scott (1879-1970)

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

  6. Next Monday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    A New RomeThe Venetian School

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

  7. Next Tuesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Saint MarkThe Venetian School

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

  8. 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.

  9. Thu 8 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Glory YearsThe Venetian School

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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. Mon 19 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Little RebelGiuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)

    1/5Kate Molleson follows young Verdi, whose ambitions soon outgrow his surroundings.

  17. Tue 20 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Something to LoseGiuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)

    2/5Verdi makes a big move and comes face to face with untold tragedy. With Kate Molleson.

  18. Wed 21 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    The ComebackGiuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)

    3/5Verdi encounters a lifechanging libretto. With Kate Molleson.

  19. Thu 22 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    The People vs VerdiGiuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)

    4/5Verdi takes on critics, censors and convention. With Kate Molleson.

  20. Fri 23 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Viva Verdi!Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)

    5/5Italy turns Verdi into a national hero. With Kate Molleson.