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Composer of the Week

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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Germaine Tailleferre (1892-1983)

Germaine Tailleferre (1892-1983)

Kate Molleson explores the spry and subtly surprising music of Germaine TailleferreKate Molleson revels in the spry and ... Read more

28 Jul 2023

1hr 20mins

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Samuel Barber (1910-1981)

Samuel Barber (1910-1981)

Composer of the Week explores the life and music of Samuel Barber, who is only considered one of the most expressive rep... Read more

21 Jul 2023

1hr 2mins

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George Gershwin (1898-1937)

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György Ligeti (1923-2006)

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