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Composer of the WeekEpisodes

  1. Today16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Saint MarkThe Venetian School

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

  2. Tomorrow16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Ceremony and conflictThe Venetian School

    3/5Donald Macleod explores how friction built between the composers of the Venetian School.

  3. Thursday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Glory YearsThe Venetian School

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

  4. Friday16:00
    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

  5. Next Monday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Musical BeginningsTania León

    1/5Kate Molleson journeys into the early life and musical influences of Cuban-born Tania León

  6. Next Tuesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Creativity in the 1990sTania León

    2/5Kate Molleson explores the world of Tania León as the composer settled in America.

  7. Next Wednesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    New HorizonsTania León

    3/5Kate Molleson follows Tania León's journey including a trip to South Africa.

  8. 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.

  9. Fri 16 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    The Past and FutureTania León

    5/5Kate Molleson follows Tania León's trajectory, including receiving a Pulitzer Prize.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Wed 21 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    The ComebackGiuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)

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

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. Mon 26 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Clara and Robert

    Donald Macleod meets the friends (and foes) of composer Clara Schumann.

  16. Tue 27 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Clara and Liszt

    Donald Macleod meets the friends (and foes) of composer Clara Schumann.

  17. Wed 28 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Clara and Brahms

    Donald Macleod meets the friends (and foes) of composer Clara Schumann.

  18. Thu 29 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Clara, Felix and Joseph

    Donald Macleod meets the friends (and foes) of composer Clara Schumann.

  19. Fri 30 Oct 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Clara and the women

    Donald Macleod meets the friends (and foes) of composer Clara Schumann.