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Composer of the Week

Amanda Maier-Röntgen (1853-1894)

Swedish sensation

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for 4 months

Donald Macleod explores the remarkable, tragic story of a gifted violinist and composer, in conversation with Dr Jennifer Martyn. Today, they explore Maier's early life in Sweden. Show more

Composer of the Week

Amanda Maier-Röntgen (1853-1894)

In Bach’s footsteps

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for 4 months

Donald Macleod explores Maier’s first years in Leipzig, as she established herself in musical society - and met a shy young composer who later became her husband: Julius Röntgen. Show more

Composer of the Week

Amanda Maier-Röntgen (1853-1894)

Four hands better than two

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for 4 months

Donald Macleod introduces Maier’s happy life in the early 1880s, a period when she married her beloved Julius and collaborated with him on several effervescent new works. Show more