BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week Podcast

21st Century Opera

Paul Griffiths joins Donald Macleod to give opera a health check in the 21st century.

Donald Macleod and Brian Priestley celebrate the centenary of jazz legend Thelonious Monk

Donald and Marina Frolova-Walker look at the lives and masterpieces of the musicians.

Donald and Marina Frolova-Walker look at the lives and masterpieces of the musicians.

Donald Macleod explores the life and career of Edward Elgar through the lens of his muses

Donald Macleod and Sir Antonio Pappano trace the developmental line of Puccini's heroines

A look behind the curtain and onto the stage to explore the world of Vivaldi's operas

Donald Macleod explores Mussorgsky's music, with the spotlight on his songs

Donald Macleod explores the music of English composer Henry Purcell.

Donald Macleod in conversation with composer Alexander Goehr at his home near Cambridge