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Composer of the Week Episodes

  1. Today 16:00
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    The Prime Musician of the WorldElisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre (1665-1729)

    5/5 Jacquet de La Guerre brings us to the fair, and still explores new musical territories. (R)

  2. Monday 16:00
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    Coming AliveStephen Sondheim (1930-2021)

    1/5 Donald Macleod reflects back on the life and music of Stephen Sondheim.

  3. Tuesday 16:00
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    Rhymes, Heartbreaks and FrogsStephen Sondheim (1930-2021)

    2/5 Donald Macleod reflects back on the life and music of Stephen Sondheim.

  4. Wednesday 16:00
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    Hits and MissesStephen Sondheim (1930-2021)

    3/5 Donald Macleod reflects back on the life and music of Stephen Sondheim.

  5. Next Thursday 16:00
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    An Assassin, a Hat, and a WoodStephen Sondheim (1930-2021)

    4/5 Donald Macleod reflects back on the life and music of Stephen Sondheim.

  6. Next Friday 16:00
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    Send in the ClownsStephen Sondheim (1930-2021)

    5/5 Donald Macleod reflects back on the life and music of Stephen Sondheim.

  7. Mon 14 Sep 2026 16:00
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    The Final Years - 1824Franz Schubert - The Final Years

    1/5 Kate Molleson journeys through the last five years of Franz Schubert鈥檚 life.

  8. Tue 15 Sep 2026 16:00
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    The Final Years - 1825Franz Schubert - The Final Years

    2/5 Kate Molleson journeys through the last five years of Franz Schubert鈥檚 life.

  9. Wed 16 Sep 2026 16:00
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    The Final Years - 1826Franz Schubert - The Final Years

    3/5 Kate Molleson journeys through the last five years of Franz Schubert鈥檚 life.

  10. Thu 17 Sep 2026 16:00
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    The Final Years - 1827Franz Schubert - The Final Years

    4/5 Kate Molleson journeys through the last five years of Franz Schubert鈥檚 life.

  11. Fri 18 Sep 2026 16:00
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    The Final Years - 1828Franz Schubert - The Final Years

    5/5 Kate Molleson journeys through the last five years of Franz Schubert鈥檚 life.

  12. Mon 21 Sep 2026 16:00
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    Teresa Carre帽oGreatest Showstoppers

    1/4 Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the 'Valkyrie of the Piano', Teresa Carre帽o. (R)

  13. Tue 22 Sep 2026 16:00
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    Elias Parish AlvarsGreatest Showstoppers

    2/4 Donald Macleod explores the story of Devon-born harp virtuoso Elias Parish Alvars. (R)

  14. Wed 23 Sep 2026 16:00
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    Maria SzymanowskaGreatest Showstoppers

    3/4 Donald Macleod follows Polish pianist Maria Szymanowska as she strikes out on her own. (R)

  15. Thu 24 Sep 2026 16:00
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    Joseph JoachimGreatest Showstoppers

    4/4 Donald Macleod explores Joachim's story of faithful admirers and broken friendships. (R)

  16. Fri 25 Sep 2026 16:00
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    Anton Rubinstein

    Donald Macleod follows Anton Rubinstein's quest to transform classical music in Russia

  17. Mon 28 Sep 2026 16:00
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    Time in FrankfurtCyril Scott (1879-1970)

    1/5 Donald Macleod explores Cyril Scott鈥檚 early life, including his time in Frankfurt.

  18. Tue 29 Sep 2026 16:00
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    The English DebussyCyril Scott (1879-1970)

    2/5 Donald Macleod follows Cyril Scott as Scott establishes himself as a composer and pianist.

  19. Wed 30 Sep 2026 16:00
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    Exploring the OccultCyril Scott (1879-1970)

    3/5 Donald Macleod delves into Cyril Scott鈥檚 interest in mysticism and occultism.

  20. Thu 1 Oct 2026 16:00
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    War and SeparationCyril Scott (1879-1970)

    4/5 Donald Macleod journeys through the life of Cyril Scott during the 1930s and World War 2.

  21. Fri 2 Oct 2026 16:00
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    Twilight YearsCyril Scott (1879-1970)

    5/5 Donald Macleod follows Cyril Scott through the final decades of his life.