Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 281,699 playable programmes from the BBC

Results 1 to 5 of 5 for your search filters
Filter by channel

Composer of the Week

Witold Lutoslawski (1913-1994)

The inescapable forces of circumstance

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Donald Macleod and Dr Nicholas Reyland explore Lutoslawski's traumatic youth in Warsaw and his terrifying experiences during the Second World War. Show more

Composer of the Week

Witold Lutoslawski (1913-1994)

Branching out

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Donald Macleod introduces us to Lutoslawski's alter-ego, Derwid, and explores his conducting career and reaction to both further political unrest in Poland and personal tragedy. Show more

Composer of the Week

Witold Lutoslawski (1913-1994)

Solidarity and Freedom

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Donald Macleod and Dr Nicholas Reyland explore Lutoslawski's involvement with the Solidarity movement in Poland, and a change in his musical direction. Show more

Composer of the Week

Witold Lutoslawski (1913-1994)

Final Years and Acclaim

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Donald MacLeod and Dr Nicholas Reyland explore Witold Lutoslawski's final years, which saw him showered with awards by musical establishments across Europe. Show more