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Composer of the Week

Hoagy Carmichael (1899-1981)

Episode 1: Nuisance of the Neighbourhood

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod focuses on Carmichael's early years. While a life in music beckoned for the talented young pianist, he felt a career in law would be the more prudent course. Show more

Composer of the Week

Hoagy Carmichael (1899-1981)

Episode 2: From Clerk to Composer

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod describes why, despite Carmichael's success with his first recordings, he was still uncertain about abandoning his legal career for music. Show more