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Composer of the Week Episodes

  1. Monday 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    On a QuestMax Bruch (1838-1920)

    1/5 Donald Macleod charts Bruch鈥檚 restless early years of musical soul-searching.

  2. Tuesday 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Making an ImpressionMax Bruch (1838-1920)

    2/5 Donald Macleod explores Bruch鈥檚 journey towards his hugest hit, his first Violin Concerto.

  3. Wednesday 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Love and LiverpoolMax Bruch (1838-1920)

    3/5 Donald Macleod follows Bruch as he grapples with a new life chapter on British shores.

  4. Thursday 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Berlin and the BroodMax Bruch (1838-1920)

    4/5 Donald Macleod takes us inside the Bruch family home and its dynamics.

  5. Next Friday 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    A Happy PlaceMax Bruch (1838-1920)

    5/5 Donald Macleod transports us to Bruch鈥檚 spiritual and creative haven, the Igeler Hof.

  6. Mon 19 May 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    On the CuspLeos Janacek (1854-1928)

    1/5 Kate Molleson explores the struggles of Jan谩膷ek's long-awaited breakthrough era.

  7. Tue 20 May 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    A New MuseLeos Janacek (1854-1928)

    2/5 Kate Molleson tells the story of the encounter which upturned Jan谩膷ek's life and music.

  8. Wed 21 May 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Eternal YouthLeos Janacek (1854-1928)

    3/5 Kate Molleson follows Jan谩膷ek鈥檚 eventful 70th birthday year.

  9. Thu 22 May 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Burn After ReadingLeos Janacek (1854-1928)

    4/5 Kate Molleson follows the sharp turns of Jan谩膷ek鈥檚 escalating love triangle.

  10. Fri 23 May 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Fatal AttractionLeos Janacek (1854-1928)

    5/5 Kate Molleson unpacks the dramatic final scenes of Janacek鈥檚 life.

  11. Mon 26 May 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Becoming a GuardianLudwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

    1/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven鈥檚 endeavours to become his nephew's guardian.

  12. Tue 27 May 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Humiliated in CourtLudwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

    2/5 Donald Macleod follows Beethoven's courtroom battles for custody of his nephew, Karl.

  13. Wed 28 May 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Possessiveness and JealousyLudwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

    3/5 Donald Macleod delves into Beethoven鈥檚 possessiveness over his nephew Karl.

  14. Thu 29 May 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Adolescent ConflictsLudwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

    4/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven鈥檚 dependence upon his nephew Karl.

  15. Fri 30 May 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Declining YearsLudwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

    5/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven鈥檚 final years with Karl.

  16. Mon 2 Jun 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Great ExpectationsGeorges Bizet (1838-1875)

    1/5 Donald Macleod Introduces us to Carmen, Bizet鈥檚 most feted operatic creation.

  17. Tue 3 Jun 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Roman HolidayGeorges Bizet (1838-1875)

    2/5 Bizet鈥檚 naive hero, Don Jos茅, falls under Carmen鈥檚 alluring spell. With Donald Macleod.

  18. Wed 4 Jun 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Reality BitesGeorges Bizet (1838-1875)

    3/5 Carmen is falling for Jos茅, but she's soon distracted by another man! With Donald Macleod.

  19. Thu 5 Jun 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Love and WarGeorges Bizet (1838-1875)

    4/5 Bizet becomes a soldier. In Act 3 of Carmen, love turns to regret. With Donald Macleod

  20. Fri 6 Jun 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

    Sudden DeathGeorges Bizet (1838-1875)

    5/5 Tragedy looms for Bizet. Plus, we reach Carmen鈥檚 shocking finale. With Donald Macleod.