Donald Macleod explores how Amy Beach railed against the sexism of her time to journey from a child piano prodigy to a respected composer.Young Birches
Valse – Caprice, op.4
3 Songs, Op 2 no 3 - Empress of Night
Eilende Wolken, segler der Lufte, Op. 18
Violin Sonata, Op.34 - I. Allegro Moderato
Quartet for Strings in One Movement
The Lark Quartet
Romance for violin and piano, op.23
Ecstasy, Op.19 no 2
Symphony in E Flat, Op.32 'Gaelic'
Peace I leave with you
Dreaming (4 Sketches, Op.15)
Piano Quintet in F sharp minor, Op.67
Deus Misereatur, Op.78 no 2
Jephthah’s Daughter, Op.53
A Hermit Thrush At Morn, Op.92, no.2
Piano Concerto, Op. 45
From Grandmother’s Garden - V. Honeysuckle
By the still waters, Op.114 (arr. Lewin for 2 guitars)
Hermit Thrush At Eve, Op.92, no.1 (1922)
3 Piano pieces, Op. 128 (I. Scherzino)
Ses Yeux, Op. 66
Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 150
Cabildo, Op. 149 “Ah, love is a jasmine vine”
Canticle of the Sun
Scottish Legend, Op. 54, No 1For 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 Amy Beach (1867-1944): https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002rf45And 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-zProducer: Steven Rajam / Sam Phillips
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BBC Radio 3's Composer Of The Week is a guide to composers and their music. The podcast is compiled from the week's programmes and published on Friday, it is only available in the UK.
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Folge vom 27.02.2026Amy Beach (1867-1944)
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Folge vom 17.02.2026Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672)Donald Macleod delves into the life of the great German composer Heinrich Schütz.Music featured: Wohl denen, die ohne Wandel leben, SWV 482 Tugend ist der beste Freund, SWV 442 O primavera, SWV 1 Wohl dem der ein tugendsam Weib hat, SWV 20 Zion spricht, der Herr hat mich verlassen, SWV 46 En novus Elysiis, SWV 49 (Syncharma Musicum) Ich heb mein Augen sehnlich auf, SWV 226 (Becker Psalter) Mit dem Amphion zwar mein Orgel und mein Harfe, SWV 501 Auferstehungshistorie, SWV 50 Fili mi, Absalon, SWV 269 Ich hab mein Sach Gott heimgestellt, SWV 305 Erhöre mich, wenn dich ich rufe, SWV 289 O der grossen Wundertaten, SWV 278 Musikalische Exequien, SWV 279 Ich werde nicht sterben, SWV 346 (Symphoniarum sacrarum II) Die mit Tränen säen, SWV 378 (Geistliche Chormusik) Haus und Güter erbet man von Eltern, SWV 21 Teutoniam dudum belli, SWV 338 Was betrübst du dich, SWV 353 (Symphoniarum sacrarum II) Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, SWV 386 Seid barmherzig, SWV 409 (Symphoniarum sacrarum III) Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener, SWV 432 Schütz: Die Erde trinkt für sich, SWV 438 Saul, Saul, was verfolgst du mich, SWV 415 (Symphoniarum sacrarum III) St Matthew Passion, SWV 479 Vater Abraham, erbarme dich mein, SWV477 Ich rufe von ganzem Herzen, SWV 491For 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 Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672): https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002qqryAnd 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
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Folge vom 06.02.2026Erik Chisholm (1904-1965)This week, Kate Molleson, joined by Dr John Purser, explores the life and music of Erik Chisholm – one of Scotland’s most original and adventurous composers. From his early fascination with folk melody and the piano in Glasgow, through his championing of new music and his wide‑ranging artistic friendships, to his bold ventures in opera, ballet and international musical life, Chisholm’s story is one of restless curiosity and invention. We follow his journey from Scotland to India, Singapore and South Africa, tracing the ideas, collaborations and passions that shaped his distinctive voice.Music featured includes: Airs from the Patrick MacDonald Collection: Nos. 18, 23–26 Piano Sonatina No. 1 Straloch Suite: Nos. 1–2 Piano Concerto No. 1 “Piobaireachd”: I & IV Violin Concerto: II. Allegro scherzando The Three Worthies; Dirge for Summer; Snail, Snail, Shoot Out Your Horn Dance Suite for Orchestra: III. March; IV. Reel Piobaireachd: Nos. 1–4 Piano Concerto No. 2 “Hindustani”: III. Rondo burlesca Pictures from Dante (After Doré): I. Inferno; II. Paradisio Poems of Love Symphony No. 2 “Ossian”: Prelude; Allegro animado; Epilogue Piano Sonata in A major “a Rhiobain Dearg”: IV. Allegro moderato Tango Scottish Airs for Children: Nos. 6–12 From the True Edge of the Great World: Preludes 1, 8, 9 Ceol Mòr Dances: Nos. 1–2 Night Song of the Bards: Bard 3; Bard 4 Simoon: excerpts Dance Suite for Orchestra and Piano: I. Allegro energico; II. PiobaireachdPresented by Kate Molleson.Produced by Ellie Ajao for BBC Audio Wales and West.For 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 Erik Chisholm (1904-1965) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002qh44.And 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.
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Folge vom 30.01.2026Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart (1791-1844)Donald Macleod takes a tour of the life of Franz Xaver Mozart, son of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with guest Professor Cliff Eisen.Music featured: Piano Concerto No 1 in C, Op 14 (excerpt) Das Finden, Op 27 No 2 (Drei Deutsche Lieder) Variations on a Minuet from W. A. Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Op 2 Piano Quartet in G minor Op 1 Variation 28 for Anton Diabelli’s Waltz Piano Concerto No 1 in C, Op 14 (Allegro maestoso) Rondo in F, Op 4 (excerpt) Nein! (Sechs Lieder, No 3) Violin Sonata in B flat, Op 7 Piano Concerto No 1 in C, Op 14 (Adagio) Polonaise mélancolique No 5 in F minor, Op 17 Piano Concerto No 1 in C, Op 14 (Allegretto) Violin Sonata in F, Op 15 (excerpt) Sinfonia in D Das liebende Mädchen (Sechs Lieder, No 1) An spröde Schönen (Sechs Lieder, No 2) Piano Sonata in G Violin Sonata in F, Op 15 (Polonaise) In der Väter Hallen ruht, Op 12 Piano Concerto No 2 in E flat, Op 25 (excerpt) Variations on a Theme of an Ukrainian Folk Song, Op 18 An Emma, Op 24 Grand Sonata for piano and cello in E, Op 19 Polonaise mélancolique, Op 22 No 1 (Risoluto) Piano Concerto No 2 in E flat, Op 25 (Allegro con brio) Engel Gottes künden Rondo in E minor Polonaise mélancolique, Op 22 No 2-4 An den Abendstern, Op 27 No 1 Piano Concerto No 2 in E flat, Op 25 (excerpt)Presented by Donald Macleod Produced by Luke Whitlock for BBC Audio Wales & West For 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 Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart (1791-1844): https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002q4m1And 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