<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, Kate Molleson explores the life and music of Sergey Prokofiev – a composer whose imagination shaped some of the most vivid music of the 20th century. From childhood stories in rural Ukraine to bold experiments at the St Petersburg Conservatory, from revolutionary Russia to the bright lights of New York, and finally to his dramatic homecoming, Prokofiev’s journey is full of ambition, upheaval and colour. We hear music that tells tales – fairytales, fantasies and fragments of real life – revealing a composer who never stopped dreaming.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Troika (from Lieutenant Kijé Suite, Op. 60) 
Cinderella Suite, Op. 87 
The Winter Bonfire, Op. 122: IV–VIII 
Music for Children, Op. 65: Nos. 1–9 
Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 
Four Études, Op. 2 
Autumnal Sketch 
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D flat major, Op. 10 
The Ugly Duckling, Op. 18 
Cinderella Suite No. 1, Op. 107: IV. Fairy Godmother and Winter Fairy 
Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25 'Classical' 
Seven, They Are Seven, Op. 30 
Scythian Suite, Op. 20: I–II 
Old Grandmother’s Tales, Op. 31: Nos. 1–4 
Overture on Hebrew Themes 
The Love of Three Oranges: Suite 
Five Songs Without Words 
Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63: II. Andante assai 
Le Pas d’acier Suite, Op 41a: I, II 
The Prodigal Son, Op. 46, Scene 1: IV–VIII 
Romeo and Juliet: Dance of the Knights&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presented by Kate Molleson
Produced by Ellie Ajao for BBC Audio Wales &amp;amp; West&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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 Sergey Prokofiev (1891-1953) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002n9nv&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Kate Molleson tells a picture-book tale of Prokofiev’s life in music.

This week, Kate Molleson explores the life and music of Sergey Prokofiev – a composer whose imagination shaped some of the most vivid music of the 20th century. From childhood stories in rural Ukraine to bold experiments at the St Petersburg Conservatory, from revolutionary Russia to the bright lights of New York, and finally to his dramatic homecoming, Prokofiev’s journey is full of ambition, upheaval and colour. We hear music that tells tales – fairytales, fantasies and fragments of real life – revealing a composer who never stopped dreaming.Troika (from Lieutenant Kijé Suite, Op. 60) 
Cinderella Suite, Op. 87 
The Winter Bonfire, Op. 122: IV–VIII 
Music for Children, Op. 65: Nos. 1–9 
Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 
Four Études, Op. 2 
Autumnal Sketch 
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D flat major, Op. 10 
The Ugly Duckling, Op. 18 
Cinderella Suite No. 1, Op. 107: IV. Fairy Godmother and Winter Fairy 
Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25 'Classical' 
Seven, They Are Seven, Op. 30 
Scythian Suite, Op. 20: I–II 
Old Grandmother’s Tales, Op. 31: Nos. 1–4 
Overture on Hebrew Themes 
The Love of Three Oranges: Suite 
Five Songs Without Words 
Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63: II. Andante assai 
Le Pas d’acier Suite, Op 41a: I, II 
The Prodigal Son, Op. 46, Scene 1: IV–VIII 
Romeo and Juliet: Dance of the KnightsPresented by Kate Molleson
Produced by Ellie Ajao for BBC Audio Wales &amp; WestFor 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 Sergey Prokofiev (1891-1953) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002n9nvAnd 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

Sergey Prokofiev (1891-1953)

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, Donald Macleod visits Sir John Rutter at his Cambridgeshire home to celebrate his 80th birthday and explore the twists and turns of his extraordinary career. One of the most influential choral composers of the 20th and 21st centuries – and for many, the sound of Christmas – Rutter is also an international conductor, arranger, editor and producer, describing himself as a musical “magpie.” Across the week, we hear hallmark carols alongside music shaped by his life’s milestones: from childhood in London and formative years in Cambridge, to his long association with America, his response to personal tragedy, and his latest creative ventures. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music featured: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nativity Carol 
4 Orchestral Miniatures: Dance to Your Daddy 
London Town: A Choral Celebration 
Shepherd’s Pipe Carol 
The Lord Bless You and Keep You 
Visions 
Cityscapes: Flower of Cities All 
Banquet Fugue (from The Reluctant Dragon) 
A Clare Benediction 
Reflections: Prelude 
What Sweeter Music 
Wind in the Willows (Extract – Opening) 
Somerset Wassail 
Candlelight Carol 
I’ll Make Me a World 
Gloria 
Cityscapes: Big Apple 
Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit 
Lord Make me an Instrument (arr. for orchestra) 
Requiem: Lux Aeterna 
Mass of the Children: Sanctus and Benedictus 
The Gift of Life: The Gift of Each Day 
There is a flower 
When Icicles Hang: Good Ale 
Bird Songs: If I were an Owl 
Dancing Tree (In My Garden) 
Celebration Overture 
All the Stars Looked Down 
Carol of the Magi &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presented by Donald Macleod. 
Produced by Amelia Parker for BBC Audio Wales &amp;amp; West. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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 John Rutter (b 1945) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002mk0y. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Donald Macleod visits John Rutter – choral legend and the sound of Christmas – at 80.

This week, Donald Macleod visits Sir John Rutter at his Cambridgeshire home to celebrate his 80th birthday and explore the twists and turns of his extraordinary career. One of the most influential choral composers of the 20th and 21st centuries – and for many, the sound of Christmas – Rutter is also an international conductor, arranger, editor and producer, describing himself as a musical “magpie.” Across the week, we hear hallmark carols alongside music shaped by his life’s milestones: from childhood in London and formative years in Cambridge, to his long association with America, his response to personal tragedy, and his latest creative ventures. Music featured: Nativity Carol 
4 Orchestral Miniatures: Dance to Your Daddy 
London Town: A Choral Celebration 
Shepherd’s Pipe Carol 
The Lord Bless You and Keep You 
Visions 
Cityscapes: Flower of Cities All 
Banquet Fugue (from The Reluctant Dragon) 
A Clare Benediction 
Reflections: Prelude 
What Sweeter Music 
Wind in the Willows (Extract – Opening) 
Somerset Wassail 
Candlelight Carol 
I’ll Make Me a World 
Gloria 
Cityscapes: Big Apple 
Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit 
Lord Make me an Instrument (arr. for orchestra) 
Requiem: Lux Aeterna 
Mass of the Children: Sanctus and Benedictus 
The Gift of Life: The Gift of Each Day 
There is a flower 
When Icicles Hang: Good Ale 
Bird Songs: If I were an Owl 
Dancing Tree (In My Garden) 
Celebration Overture 
All the Stars Looked Down 
Carol of the Magi Presented by Donald Macleod. 
Produced by Amelia Parker for BBC Audio Wales &amp; 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 John Rutter (b 1945) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002mk0y. 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.

John Rutter (born 1945)

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, Kate Molleson explores the life and work of a musical giant – drummer and composer Max Roach – in the company of writer and broadcaster Kevin Le Gendre. Together they trace Roach’s extraordinary journey: from his early days at the heart of bebop alongside Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker, through his pioneering role as a bandleader, his political activism during the civil rights era, and his later innovations in percussion and collaboration. Roach’s story is one of constant reinvention as performer, composer and activist, shaping jazz and beyond for more than half a century.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music includes: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr Free-Zee (from Max Roach +4) 
Joy Spring (from Clifford Brown and Max Roach) 
Bu Dee Daht (from Coleman Hawkins: Rainbow Mist) 
Salt Peanuts (from Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker: Town Hall, New York City, June 22, 1945) 
Ko-Ko (from Charlie Parker: The Complete Savoy and Dial Master Takes) 
Bird Gets the Worm (from Charlie Parker: The Complete Savoy and Dial Master Takes) 
Move (from Miles Davis: The Complete Birth of the Cool) 
Cherokee (from Jazz at Massey Hall) 
Cou Manchi-Cou (from Max Roach Quartet, featuring Hank Mobley) 
Maximum (from In the Beginning) 
Daahoud (from Clifford Brown and Max Roach) 
Sandu (from Study in Brown) 
Take the A Train (from Study in Brown) 
Fleurette Africain (from Money Jungle) 
Driva’man (from We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite) 
Freedom Day (from We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite) 
Garvey’s Ghost (from Percussion Bitter Sweet) 
Lonesome Lover (from It’s Time: Max Roach, his Chorus and Orchestra) 
The Drum Also Waltzes (from Drums Unlimited) 
Libra (from Members Don’t Git Weary) 
Let Thy People Go (from Lift Every Voice and Sing) 
Joshua (from Lift Every Voice and Sing) 
A Quiet Place (from Collage) 
Double Delight (from Bright Moments) 
Spirit Possession (from Birth and Rebirth) 
Love is a Many Splendored Thing (from Clifford Brown and Max Roach at Basin Street) &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; 
Presented by Kate Molleson. 
Produced by Martin Williams for BBC Audio Wales &amp;amp; West. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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 Max Roach (1924-2007) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002mb7w. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

From bebop to civil rights – Kate Molleson on Max Roach’s life in music.

This week, Kate Molleson explores the life and work of a musical giant – drummer and composer Max Roach – in the company of writer and broadcaster Kevin Le Gendre. Together they trace Roach’s extraordinary journey: from his early days at the heart of bebop alongside Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker, through his pioneering role as a bandleader, his political activism during the civil rights era, and his later innovations in percussion and collaboration. Roach’s story is one of constant reinvention as performer, composer and activist, shaping jazz and beyond for more than half a century.Music includes: Dr Free-Zee (from Max Roach +4) 
Joy Spring (from Clifford Brown and Max Roach) 
Bu Dee Daht (from Coleman Hawkins: Rainbow Mist) 
Salt Peanuts (from Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker: Town Hall, New York City, June 22, 1945) 
Ko-Ko (from Charlie Parker: The Complete Savoy and Dial Master Takes) 
Bird Gets the Worm (from Charlie Parker: The Complete Savoy and Dial Master Takes) 
Move (from Miles Davis: The Complete Birth of the Cool) 
Cherokee (from Jazz at Massey Hall) 
Cou Manchi-Cou (from Max Roach Quartet, featuring Hank Mobley) 
Maximum (from In the Beginning) 
Daahoud (from Clifford Brown and Max Roach) 
Sandu (from Study in Brown) 
Take the A Train (from Study in Brown) 
Fleurette Africain (from Money Jungle) 
Driva’man (from We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite) 
Freedom Day (from We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite) 
Garvey’s Ghost (from Percussion Bitter Sweet) 
Lonesome Lover (from It’s Time: Max Roach, his Chorus and Orchestra) 
The Drum Also Waltzes (from Drums Unlimited) 
Libra (from Members Don’t Git Weary) 
Let Thy People Go (from Lift Every Voice and Sing) 
Joshua (from Lift Every Voice and Sing) 
A Quiet Place (from Collage) 
Double Delight (from Bright Moments) 
Spirit Possession (from Birth and Rebirth) 
Love is a Many Splendored Thing (from Clifford Brown and Max Roach at Basin Street) 
Presented by Kate Molleson. 
Produced by Martin Williams for BBC Audio Wales &amp; 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 Max Roach (1924-2007) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002mb7w. 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.

Max Roach (1924-2007)

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, Donald Macleod explores Wagner’s world of dreams – musical, romantic and revolutionary. Wagner didn’t just write operas; he imagined entire worlds, reshaping reality to fit his ideals. His stories blur fact and fantasy, turning myth into truth and politics into drama. From youthful ambitions and radical uprisings to scandal, patronage and the creation of Bayreuth, we follow a composer whose dreams were as grand as his music.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Götterdämmerung, Act III: Siegfried’s Funeral March
Die Feen, Act II: Weh uns, weh!; O musst du, Hoffnung, schwinden
Piano Sonata in B-flat Major, WWV 21, Op. 1 (ii. Larghetto)
Lohengrin, Act III: Prelude and Bridal Chorus
Das Liebesverbot, Act 1: Kennst du das Leid der Elternlosen; Herbei, betrognes Volk
The Flying Dutchman, Extract from Act III
Rienzi, Overture
Das Rheingold, Prelude and Scene 1
Tristan und Isolde, Act 3: Isoldes Liebestod
Albumblatt (arr. August Wilhelmj)
Huldigungsmarsch
Lohengrin, Act III: In fernem Land “Grail Narration”
Tristan und Isolde, Extract from Act II
Siegfried, Love duet from Act III Scene 3
Parsifal, Act III Suite, ed. Abbado: Good Friday Music
Siegfried, extract from Act II Scene 1
Kinder-Katechismus
Die Walküre, Act III Scene 3: Wotan’s Farewell and Magic Fire Music&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presented by Donald Macleod.
Produced by Ellie Ajao for BBC Audio Wales &amp;amp; West.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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 Richard Wagner: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002m0kk.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Donald Macleod explores Wagner’s world of dreams – musical, romantic and revolutionary.

This week, Donald Macleod explores Wagner’s world of dreams – musical, romantic and revolutionary. Wagner didn’t just write operas; he imagined entire worlds, reshaping reality to fit his ideals. His stories blur fact and fantasy, turning myth into truth and politics into drama. From youthful ambitions and radical uprisings to scandal, patronage and the creation of Bayreuth, we follow a composer whose dreams were as grand as his music.Götterdämmerung, Act III: Siegfried’s Funeral March
Die Feen, Act II: Weh uns, weh!; O musst du, Hoffnung, schwinden
Piano Sonata in B-flat Major, WWV 21, Op. 1 (ii. Larghetto)
Lohengrin, Act III: Prelude and Bridal Chorus
Das Liebesverbot, Act 1: Kennst du das Leid der Elternlosen; Herbei, betrognes Volk
The Flying Dutchman, Extract from Act III
Rienzi, Overture
Das Rheingold, Prelude and Scene 1
Tristan und Isolde, Act 3: Isoldes Liebestod
Albumblatt (arr. August Wilhelmj)
Huldigungsmarsch
Lohengrin, Act III: In fernem Land “Grail Narration”
Tristan und Isolde, Extract from Act II
Siegfried, Love duet from Act III Scene 3
Parsifal, Act III Suite, ed. Abbado: Good Friday Music
Siegfried, extract from Act II Scene 1
Kinder-Katechismus
Die Walküre, Act III Scene 3: Wotan’s Farewell and Magic Fire MusicPresented by Donald Macleod.
Produced by Ellie Ajao for BBC Audio Wales &amp; 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 Richard Wagner: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002m0kk.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.

Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

<description>&lt;p&gt;Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Elfrida Andrée, a Swedish composer and organist who fought for women’s rights in classical music. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Featuring guests Anastasia Belina and Jonas Lundblad. 
 
Music Featured: 
Fritiof Suite 
Summer memories from Bjurslätt 
Piano Sonata in A, Op 3 
An angel walks through the room 
Symphony No 1 
Romance No 2 
Serenade 
String Quartet in A major 
Chorale with variations in D minor 
Piano Quintet in E minor 
Andante quasi recitativo 
Swedish Mass No 1 
Symphony No 2 
Four Piano Pieces 
Symphony No 2 
Piano Trio in G minor 
Organ Symphony No 1 in B minor &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presented by Donald Macleod 
Produced by Luke Whitlock for BBC Audio Wales &amp;amp; West &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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 Elfrida Andrée (1841-1929): https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002lnpf &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Elfrida Andrée.

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Elfrida Andrée, a Swedish composer and organist who fought for women’s rights in classical music. Featuring guests Anastasia Belina and Jonas Lundblad. 
 
Music Featured: 
Fritiof Suite 
Summer memories from Bjurslätt 
Piano Sonata in A, Op 3 
An angel walks through the room 
Symphony No 1 
Romance No 2 
Serenade 
String Quartet in A major 
Chorale with variations in D minor 
Piano Quintet in E minor 
Andante quasi recitativo 
Swedish Mass No 1 
Symphony No 2 
Four Piano Pieces 
Symphony No 2 
Piano Trio in G minor 
Organ Symphony No 1 in B minor Presented by Donald Macleod 
Produced by Luke Whitlock for BBC Audio Wales &amp; 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 Elfrida Andrée (1841-1929): https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002lnpf 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

Elfrida Andrée (1841-1929)

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