http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/cotwDonald Macleod explores the life and work of composers. Composer Of The Week is one of BBC Radio 3's longest-running series and is broadcast on Radio 3 Monday to Friday at 12 noon. It's a guide to finding out more about composers, and an introduction to exploring their music. This podcast episode is an edited compliation of the entire week's programmes and is published each Friday lunchtime. The podcast is only available within the UK. As part of a short trial, episodes of this podcast will be available until the end of December 2009. To find out more visit bbc.co.uk/podcasts/trialDonald Macleod explores the life and work of composers. Composer Of The Week is one of BBC Radio 3's longest-running series and is broadcast on Radio 3 Monday to Friday at 12 noon. It's a guide to finding out more about composers, and an introduction to exploring their music. This podcast episode is an edited compliation of the entire week's programmes and is published each Friday lunchtime. The podcast is only available within the UK. As part of a short trial, episodes of this podcast will be available until the end of December 2009. To find out more visit bbc.co.uk/podcasts/trialBBC Radio 3BBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gb720http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/podcasts/cotw/assets/_300x300.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/cotw(C) BBC 2009Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:17 +0000classical, radio3, Donald Macleod, Donald McLeod, composer, guide, biographyclassical, radio3, Donald Macleod, Donald McLeod, composer, guide, biographynononadultDonald Macleod introduces the composers of Restoration England who, from today’s perspective, stand in the shadow of the greatest composer of the era, Henry Purcell.Donald Macleod introduces the composers of Restoration England who, from today’s perspective, stand in the shadow of the greatest composer of the era, Henry Purcell....Donald Macleod introduces the composers of Restoration England who, from today’s perspective, stand in the shadow of the greatest composer of the era, Henry Purcell.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:03:00 +000051:42http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio3/cotw/cotw_20091120-1303.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio3/cotw/cotw_20091120-1303a.mp3BBC Radio 3This week, Donald Macleod is “looking for Erik” …revealing a career far more varied – and serious – than you might ever expect. He takes us from Satie’s roots on the sleepy Normandy coast, through his apprenticeship in the boozy dives of Montmartre (where he met Claude Debussy, one of his closest friends), the composer’s tempestuous, poverty-riddled affair with the artist Suzanne Valadon, to his startling decision to go back to music school – at the tender age of 39! By the end of his life, this one-time renegade had become the toast of the musical establishment, working with legends like Picasso, Cocteau and the director René Clair – and invented ‘furniture music’ – an early form of muzak.This week, Donald Macleod is “looking for Erik” …revealing a career far more varied – and serious – than you might ever expect. He takes us from Satie’s roots on the sleepy Normandy coast, through his apprenticeship in the boozy dives of Montmartre...This week, Donald Macleod is “looking for Erik” …revealing a career far more varied – and serious – than you might ever expect. He takes us from Satie’s roots on the sleepy Normandy coast, through his apprenticeship in the boozy dives of Montmartre (where he met Claude Debussy, one of his closest friends), the composer’s tempestuous, poverty-riddled affair with the artist Suzanne Valadon, to his startling decision to go back to music school – at the tender age of 39! By the end of his life, this one-time renegade had become the toast of the musical establishment, working with legends like Picasso, Cocteau and the director René Clair – and invented ‘furniture music’ – an early form of muzak.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:03:00 +000064:46http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio3/cotw/cotw_20091113-1303.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio3/cotw/cotw_20091113-1303a.mp3BBC Radio 3Through his work as conductor, teacher, writer and composer, Carl Nielsen became the most influential Danish musician of his time. He came from modest beginnings on the island of Funen where he got his first proper job, aged 14, as a military musician. This week Donald Macleod explores some of Nielsen’s popular works, such as the choral piece ‘Springtime in Funen’, his Wind Quintet, the witty Flute Concerto, highlights from his two operas ‘Saul and David’ and ‘Maskarade, and takes in some of his lesser known piano, choral and chamber music along the way.Through his work as conductor, teacher, writer and composer, Carl Nielsen became the most influential Danish musician of his time. He came from modest beginnings on the island of Funen where he got his first proper job, aged 14, as a military...Through his work as conductor, teacher, writer and composer, Carl Nielsen became the most influential Danish musician of his time. He came from modest beginnings on the island of Funen where he got his first proper job, aged 14, as a military musician. This week Donald Macleod explores some of Nielsen’s popular works, such as the choral piece ‘Springtime in Funen’, his Wind Quintet, the witty Flute Concerto, highlights from his two operas ‘Saul and David’ and ‘Maskarade, and takes in some of his lesser known piano, choral and chamber music along the way.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:03:00 +000053:53http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio3/cotw/cotw_20091106-1303.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio3/cotw/cotw_20091106-1303a.mp3BBC Radio 3Modest Musorgsky was a true musical radical; so radical, in fact, that his immediate contemporaries failed to recognize the full extent of his talent. They regarded his work as brilliant but flawed – full of ‘mistakes’ that cried out for correction by more sophisticated musical intelligences. This week, Donald Macleod explores the life and work of this troubled genius, whose life – and work – were cut cruelly short by chronic alcohol poisoning.Modest Musorgsky was a true musical radical; so radical, in fact, that his immediate contemporaries failed to recognize the full extent of his talent. They regarded his work as brilliant but flawed – full of ‘mistakes’ that cried out for correction by...Modest Musorgsky was a true musical radical; so radical, in fact, that his immediate contemporaries failed to recognize the full extent of his talent. They regarded his work as brilliant but flawed – full of ‘mistakes’ that cried out for correction by more sophisticated musical intelligences. This week, Donald Macleod explores the life and work of this troubled genius, whose life – and work – were cut cruelly short by chronic alcohol poisoning.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:03:00 +000046:20http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio3/cotw/cotw_20091030-1303.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio3/cotw/cotw_20091030-1303a.mp3BBC Radio 3Donald Macleod assesses Weill’s music in historical context, beginning with the early influences he experienced in Dessau as the son of the local cantor, soaking up the theatrical experiences of Wagner at the local opera house. His first engagement with politics can been seen in his first symphony, a nod musically speaking to Schoenberg, and his lifelong attraction to poetry finds an outlet in a cycle of songs based on German medieval poetry.Donald Macleod assesses Weill’s music in historical context, beginning with the early influences he experienced in Dessau as the son of the local cantor, soaking up the theatrical experiences of Wagner at the local opera house. His first engagement...Donald Macleod assesses Weill’s music in historical context, beginning with the early influences he experienced in Dessau as the son of the local cantor, soaking up the theatrical experiences of Wagner at the local opera house. His first engagement with politics can been seen in his first symphony, a nod musically speaking to Schoenberg, and his lifelong attraction to poetry finds an outlet in a cycle of songs based on German medieval poetry.Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:03:00 +010064:22http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio3/cotw/cotw_20091023-1303.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio3/cotw/cotw_20091023-1303a.mp3BBC Radio 3Donald Macleod tells the story of the German composer and conductor Richard Strauss (1864-1949). Born soon after the deaths of Wagner and Brahms, Strauss was quickly hailed in his youthful fame as 'the outstanding living composer'.Donald Macleod tells the story of the German composer and conductor Richard Strauss (1864-1949). Born soon after the deaths of Wagner and Brahms, Strauss was quickly hailed in his youthful fame as 'the outstanding living composer'....Donald Macleod tells the story of the German composer and conductor Richard Strauss (1864-1949). Born soon after the deaths of Wagner and Brahms, Strauss was quickly hailed in his youthful fame as 'the outstanding living composer'.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:03:00 +010044:52http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio3/cotw/cotw_20091016-1303.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio3/cotw/cotw_20091016-1303a.mp3BBC Radio 3Donald Macleod introduces music and stories from the life of Johann Christian Bach, these days best known as the youngest son of JS Bach, but in his day, the most famous Bach of all. Please note this is the correct podcast.Donald Macleod introduces music and stories from the life of Johann Christian Bach, these days best known as the youngest son of JS Bach, but in his day, the most famous Bach of all. Please note this is the correct podcast....Donald Macleod introduces music and stories from the life of Johann Christian Bach, these days best known as the youngest son of JS Bach, but in his day, the most famous Bach of all. Please note this is the correct podcast.Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:06:00 +010052:42http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio3/cotw/cotw_20091009-1306.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio3/cotw/cotw_20091009-1306b.mp3BBC Radio 3Donald Macleod on the life and works of the 20th century Czech composer. He was educated in the Romantic style but embraced the avant-garde as a composer, taking influence from jazz and neo-classicism.Donald Macleod on the life and works of the 20th century Czech composer. He was educated in the Romantic style but embraced the avant-garde as a composer, taking influence from jazz and neo-classicism....Donald Macleod on the life and works of the 20th century Czech composer. He was educated in the Romantic style but embraced the avant-garde as a composer, taking influence from jazz and neo-classicism.Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:07:00 +010055:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio3/cotw/cotw_20091002-1307.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio3/cotw/cotw_20091002-1307b.mp3BBC Radio 3