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Composer of the Week Episodes

  1. Tomorrow 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Christmas MysteriesChristmas in Latvia

    2/5 Donald Macleod explores Latvian music evoking the magic and mystery of the Christmas story

  2. Christmas Day 2024 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Christmas JoyChristmas in Latvia

    3/5 Donald Macleod celebrates Christmas alongside 鈥榋iemassv膿tki鈥�, or Winter Solstice, in Riga.

  3. Boxing Day 2024 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Winter LightsChristmas in Latvia

    4/5 Donald Macleod meets composer, 膾riks E拧envalds, and Latvian folklorist, Ilona Dz膿rve.

  4. Friday 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Christmas HopeChristmas in Latvia

    5/5 Donald Macleod visits Riga to find music inspired by the idea of hope at Christmas time.

  5. Next Monday 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    A divided citySchubert and Vienna

    1/5 Donald Macleod explores the Vienna Schubert was born into

  6. Next Tuesday 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Centre of the UniverseSchubert and Vienna

    2/5 Donald explores the incredible Congress of Vienna which reignited the city鈥檚 fortunes

  7. New Year's Day 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Secret PoliceSchubert and Vienna

    3/5 Donald Macleod explores the role of police surveillance in Schubert鈥檚 Vienna.

  8. Thu 2 Jan 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Garden, 麻豆约拍 and TavernsSchubert and Vienna

    4/5 Donald Macleod explores the spaces for music making in Schubert鈥檚 Vienna.

  9. Fri 3 Jan 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Theatres and ChurchesSchubert and Vienna

    5/5 Donald Macleod takes a tour of Vienna鈥檚 Churches and Theatres with Franz Schubert.

  10. Mon 6 Jan 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Between WorldsMichel Legrand (1932-2019)

    1/5 When his father walks out, Legrand finds an unlikely friend.

  11. Tue 7 Jan 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    AudaciousMichel Legrand (1932-2019)

    2/5 Legrand meets Miles Davis - and the French New Wave.

  12. Wed 8 Jan 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Second DialogueMichel Legrand (1932-2019)

    3/5 Legrand makes his mark at the movies.

  13. Thu 9 Jan 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    UrgentMichel Legrand (1932-2019)

    4/5 Legrand meets his match in Barbra Streisand.

  14. Fri 10 Jan 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Without a PastMichel Legrand (1932-2019)

    5/5 In his 80s, Legrand continues to reinvent.

  15. Mon 13 Jan 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Disappointment and solaceJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    1/5 Donald Macleod compares and contrasts two of Haydn's closest relationships. (R)

  16. Tue 14 Jan 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    A cloud and a silver liningJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    2/5 Donald Macleod explains how a lucky break transformed Haydn's prospects. (R)

  17. Wed 15 Jan 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Sibling rivalriesJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    3/5 Donald Macleod takes a closer look at Haydn's family ties, including his brother Michael. (R)

  18. Thu 16 Jan 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Coffee and hot chocolatesJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    4/5 Donald Macleod appraises Haydn's close links with Mozart and his trickier pupil Beethoven. (R)

  19. Fri 17 Jan 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Heart and soulJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    5/5 Donald Macleod assesses the roles of a confidante and a musician's widow in Haydn's life. (R)

  20. Mon 20 Jan 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    A Musical BackgroundImogen Holst (1907-1984)

    1/5 Donald Macleod delves into the early life of Imogen Holst.

  21. Tue 21 Jan 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Adventures in EuropeImogen Holst (1907-1984)

    2/5 Donald Macloed follows Imogen Holst as she experiences music around Europe.

  22. Wed 22 Jan 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Music at DartingtonImogen Holst (1907-1984)

    3/5 Donald Macleod follows Imogen Holst's adventures during and after World War Two.

  23. Thu 23 Jan 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    Amanuensis to BrittenImogen Holst (1907-1984)

    4/5 Donald Macleod explores Imogen Holst鈥檚 relationship with Britten.

  24. Fri 24 Jan 2025 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

    An Indian SummerImogen Holst (1907-1984)

    5/5 Donald Macleod explores Imogen Holst鈥檚 Indian Summer.