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Composer of the WeekEpisodes

  1. Tomorrow16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    On the CornerMiles Davis 100

    4/5Kate Molleson and Nate Chinen explore a pivotal period in the story of Miles Davis.

  2. Friday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    RebirthMiles Davis 100

    5/5Kate Molleson and Nate Chinen discuss the last chapter in the life and work of Miles Davis

  3. Monday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Creativity and ConflictArthur Bliss (1891 - 1975)

    1/5Donald Macleod with biographer Paul Spicer journey into the early life of Arthur Bliss.

  4. Next Tuesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Travels and TrudyArthur Bliss (1891 - 1975)

    2/5Donald Macleod with biographer Paul Spicer, delve into Arthur Bliss's Colour Symphony.

  5. Next Wednesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Domestic BlissArthur Bliss (1891 - 1975)

    3/5Donald Macleod with biographer Paul Spicer explore the early years of marriage for Bliss.

  6. Next Thursday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    A Pillar of British MusicArthur Bliss (1891 - 1975)

    4/5Donald Macleod with biographer Paul Spicer delve into Bliss’s music during WWII and after.

  7. Fri 5 Jun 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    The Elder StatesmanArthur Bliss (1891 - 1975)

    5/5Donald Macleod with biographer Paul Spicer explore the final decades for Sir Arthur Bliss.

  8. Mon 8 Jun 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    The Courtless MusicianClaudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)

    1/5Kate Molleson explores Monteverdi’s early life and music.

  9. Tue 9 Jun 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Fin de 16th siècleClaudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)

    2/5Monteverdi arrives in Mantua and pushes musical boundaries. With Kate Molleson.

  10. Wed 10 Jun 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Centre StageClaudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)

    3/5Monteverdi takes to the stage with L’Orfeo. With Kate Molleson.

  11. Thu 11 Jun 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Troubles and trialsClaudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)

    4/5Monteverdi leaves Mantua and begins a new chapter in Venice. With Kate Molleson.

  12. Fri 12 Jun 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Sorrows, PrayersClaudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)

    5/5Monteverdi’s final years and the rise of public opera. With Kate Molleson

  13. Mon 15 Jun 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Author UnknownAnonymous

    1/5Donald Macleod celebrates music whose authorship has been lost, obscured or never recorded

  14. Tue 16 Jun 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Collective CreativityAnonymous

    2/5Donald Macleod explores how the label ‘Anon.’ can give disparate works a shared identity.

  15. Wed 17 Jun 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Lost VoicesAnonymous

    3/5Donald Macleod presents music ascribed to named composers whose true authors are unknown.

  16. Thu 18 Jun 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Beyond ComposersAnonymous

    4/5When an author is absent, who else comes to the fore in music's story? With Donald Macleod

  17. Fri 19 Jun 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Musical SurvivorsAnonymous

    5/5Donald Macleod celebrates Anonymous as something preserved rather than someone forgotten.