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Donald Macleod joins Sally Beamish at her home on the south coast of England to celebrate her 70th birthday. Across a lifetime in music, Beamish has combined careers as performer and composer, drawing inspiration from places, people and collaborations along the way. From a musical childhood in post-war London and her early years as a violist, to a transformative move to Scotland and a growing international reputation as a composer, Beamish reflects on the experiences that have shaped her creative life. Folk traditions, landscape, birdsong and long-standing creative relationships all play a part, as she looks back on a remarkable career and ahead to new projects.Presented by Donald Macleod Produced by Ellie Ajao for BBC Audio WalesMusic featured includes: April Crescent The Wise Maid Gerropaedie Partita The Naming of Birds: III. Carduelis Cannabina, Emberiza Calendra Seavaigers Cello Sonata: II. Scherzo-Allegro Trance The Day Dawn Stone, Salt and Sky: Processional Gala Water Piobaireachd The Singing First Peace Viola Concerto No. 1 City Stanzas (Piano Concerto No. 3): Burlesque Bridging the Day Trinculo Sally's Tune Prelude and Canon Night Songs Pavan Caliban Spinal ChordsFor full track listings, including artist and recording details, and to listen to the pieces featured in full (for 30 days after broadcast) head to the series page for Sally Beamish: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00309fvAnd you can delve into the A-Z of all the composers we’ve featured on Composer of the Week here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3cjHdZlXwL7W41XGB77X3S0/composers-a-to-z

Kate Molleson follows Felix Mendelssohn's journeys across Europe, tracing how travel shaped one of the nineteenth century's most gifted musical minds. From a privileged upbringing in Berlin and early encounters with Goethe, through concert tours in Britain and adventures in Scotland and Italy, Mendelssohn absorbed new landscapes, cultures and ideas wherever he went. Alongside artistic inspiration came professional opportunities, influential friendships and the challenge of establishing himself as a composer on his own terms. Returning to Germany after years on the road, he channelled these experiences into some of his most celebrated music while helping to shape the country's musical life through his work in Leipzig.Presented by Kate Molleson Produced by Ellie Ajao for BBC Audio WalesMusic featured includes:Symphony No. 4 in A major "Italian", Op. 90 Rondo capriccioso in E major, Op. 14 Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 21 Piano Quartet in F minor, Op. 2: Adagio Octet in E flat major, Op. 20: Allegro moderato Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 11 (1829 London Version): Scherzo Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, Op. 27 Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 11: Allegro di molto Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25: I & II Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish": II. Vivace non troppo and IV. Allegro vivacissimo – Allegro maestoso assai Hebrides Overture, Op. 26 Fantasia in F sharp minor, Op. 28 "Scottish Sonata" Three Fantasies (or Caprices), Op. 16 Venetian Gondola Song Ave Maria Symphony No. 5 in D major "Reformation", Op. 107: IV. Chorale "Ein feste Burg" Psalm 115, Nicht unserm Namen, Herr, Op. 31 Symphony No. 4 in A major "Italian", Op. 90: III & IV String Quintet No. 1 in A major, Op. 18: III. Adagio e lento Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19b Trumpet Overture, Op. 101 Paulus, Op. 36, Part I: "Herr! Der du bist der Gott" Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64: I. Allegro molto appassionatoFor full track listings, including artist and recording details, and to listen to the pieces featured in full (for 30 days after broadcast) head to the series page for Felix Mendelssohn: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m003029dAnd you can delve into the A-Z of all the composers we’ve featured on Composer of the Week here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3cjHdZlXwL7W41XGB77X3S0/composers-a-to-z

Kate Molleson tells Mozart’s story through five of the relationships that shaped the composer and his music - from his friends and family to a mentor and a supposed rival.Symphony no. 35, K385 ‘Haffner’ Violin Concerto No. 1 in B flat, K207 Concerto for Flute Harp and orchestra in C, K299 Symphony no. 31 D major, K297 'Paris' Idomeneo Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K466 Concerto for Two pianos no. 10 in E flat major, K365 Exsultate Jubilate Symphony No. 29 in A major, K201 Vespers sollennes de confessore in C, K339 Sonata for Piano Four hands in D major, K381 String Quartet no. 20 in D Major, K499 ‘Hoffmeister’ Symphony no. 36, K425 ‘Linz’ String Quartet no. 19 in C major, K465 ‘Dissonance’ Fantasia in C minor, K475 Symphony no. 41 in C Major, K551 'Jupiter' Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail - Overture Der Schauspieldirektor, K486: Da Schlägt die Abschiedsstunde Piano Concerto no. 24 in C minor, K491 Così fan tutte Chamber Orchestra of Europe Clarinet concerto in A major, K622 Masonic funeral music in C minor, K477 Trio in E flat for clarinet viola and piano, K498 'Kegelstatt' The Magic Flute: Overture The Magic Flute: Finale Requiem in D minor. K626Presented by Kate Molleson Produced by Megan Jones for BBC Wales AudioFor full track listings, including artist and recording details, and to listen to the pieces featured in full (for 30 days after broadcast) head to the series page for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ztshAnd you can delve into the A-Z of all the composers we’ve featured on Composer of the Week here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3cjHdZlXwL7W41XGB77X3S0/composers-a-to-z.