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Composer of the Week Episodes

    Saint MarkThe Venetian School

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

    A New RomeThe Venetian School

    1/5 Exploring music making in Venice, and the composers of the early Venetian School

    Twilight YearsCyril Scott (1879-1970)

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

    War and SeparationCyril Scott (1879-1970)

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

    Exploring the OccultCyril Scott (1879-1970)

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

    The English DebussyCyril Scott (1879-1970)

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

    Time in FrankfurtCyril Scott (1879-1970)

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

    Anton RubinsteinGreatest Showstoppers

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

    Joseph JoachimGreatest Showstoppers

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

    Maria SzymanowskaGreatest Showstoppers

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

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