Tim The Composer
A podcast about 1000 years of music from a composer's perspective
Tim The Composer is a podcast about 1000 years of music from a composer's perspective. It is a journey through the stories and history of music, from the early days of the Gregorian chant to the present day.
Join composer and storyteller Tim Benjamin as he reveals the untold stories behind history's greatest music. From the earliest notation of medieval times to Beethoven's musical revolution, from Shostakovich's struggles under Stalin through to composers of the present day, discover the political intrigue, personal struggles, and creative risks that shaped 1000 years of music. Each episode focuses on a single work, exploring what moved the composer to write what they did. No musical knowledge required - just curiosity about the extraordinary human stories behind immortal art. Literate music from the inside out.
Where can I listen?
You can listen to Tim The Composer on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and many other platforms.