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Composer of the WeekEpisodes

  1. Monday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Leopold - FatherWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1/1Five relationships that shaped Mozart.

  2. Tuesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Nannerl - Sister

    Five relationships that shaped Mozart.

  3. Wednesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Haydn - Mentor

    Who made Mozart? Kate Molleson on five relationships that shaped the man and his music

  4. Thursday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Salieri - Rival

    Five relationships that shaped Mozart. With Kate Molleson.

  5. Next Friday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Schikaneder and the Freemasons

    Kate Molleson looks at five relationships that made Mozart. Today, the Freemasons.

  6. Mon 10 Aug 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Noble BeginningsHélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836)

    1/5Donald Macleod follows Montgeroult as she uses music to navigate her aristocratic society.(R)

  7. Tue 11 Aug 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    The Revolution RumblesHélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836)

    2/5Donald Macleod hears how France's Reign of Terror turned Montgeroult's life upside-down.(R)

  8. Wed 12 Aug 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Get Out of Jail CardHélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836)

    3/5Donald Macleod recounts how Hélène de Montgeroult’s piano playing saved her life.

  9. Thu 13 Aug 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Behind Closed DoorsHélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836)

    4/5Donald Macleod explores the twists and turns of Montgeroult’s private life.(R)

  10. Fri 14 Aug 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    UnsilencedHélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836)

    5/5Donald Macleod and Clare Hammond discuss Montgeroult’s powerful musical legacy.

  11. Mon 17 Aug 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Sehnsucht and WanderlustFelix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

    1/5A young Mendelssohn discovers the joys of travel. With Kate Molleson.

  12. Tue 18 Aug 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    London CallingFelix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

    2/5Mendelssohn takes London by storm. With Kate Molleson.

  13. Wed 19 Aug 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Pastures Green (and Grey)Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

    3/5Kate Molleson follows Mendelssohn through Scottish Highlands and Welsh rainstorms.

  14. Thu 20 Aug 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    An Italian WinterFelix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

    4/5Mendelssohn finds inspiration under Italian skies. With Kate Molleson.

  15. Fri 21 Aug 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    No Place Like HomeFelix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

    5/5Mendelssohn returns home, but not to settle. With Kate Molleson.

  16. Mon 24 Aug 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Home of MusicSally Beamish

    1/5Donald Macleod joins Sally Beamish at home to explore her musical upbringing.

  17. Tue 25 Aug 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Flying the NestSally Beamish

    2/5Sally Beamish leaves home and finds her path. With Donald Macleod.

  18. Wed 26 Aug 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Highland GirlSally Beamish

    3/5Sally Beamish builds a nest in rural Scotland. With Donald Macleod.

  19. Thu 27 Aug 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Composer (and viola player)Sally Beamish

    4/5Sally Beamish makes a publisher-less Proms debut. With Donald Macleod.

  20. Fri 28 Aug 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Flying SouthSally Beamish

    5/5Sally Beamish finds new beginnings on England's south coast. With Donald Macleod.