Composers Datebook
A Music History podcast by American Public Media
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Composers Datebook™ is a daily two-minute program designed to inform, engage, and entertain listeners with timely information about composers of the past and present. Each program notes significant or intriguing musical events involving composers of the past and present, with appropriate and accessible music related to each.
Recent Episodes
Grieg's 'Lyric Pieces'
Published: June 15, 2026Harbison goes Baroque
Published: June 14, 2026Ran's Violin Concerto
Published: June 13, 2026Brahms and Liszt
Published: June 12, 2026Carlisle Floyd
Published: June 11, 2026Britten's 'Prodigal Son'
Published: June 10, 2026The London Symphony on stage (and screen)
Published: June 9, 2026Ravel's 'Daphnis and Chloe'
Published: June 8, 2026Britten's 'Peter Grimes'
Published: June 7, 2026Handel's dueling divas
Published: June 6, 2026