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Composer of the Week Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Episodes

  1. Mon 17 Aug 2026 16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Sehnsucht and Wanderlust

    1/5 A young Mendelssohn discovers the joys of travel. With Kate Molleson.

  2. Tue 18 Aug 2026 16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    London Calling

    2/5 Mendelssohn takes London by storm. With Kate Molleson.

  3. Wed 19 Aug 2026 16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Pastures Green (and Grey)

    3/5 Kate Molleson follows Mendelssohn through Scottish Highlands and Welsh rainstorms.

  4. Thu 20 Aug 2026 16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    An Italian Winter

    4/5 Mendelssohn finds inspiration under Italian skies. With Kate Molleson.

  5. Fri 21 Aug 2026 16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    No Place Like Home

    5/5 Mendelssohn returns home, but not to settle. With Kate Molleson.