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Lili Boulanger
Donald Macleod explores the life of French composer Lili Boulanger
Johannes Brahms
Donald Macleod explores the friendship between Brahms and violinist Joseph Joachim
Maurice Ravel
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of French composer Maurice Ravel.
Giovanni Gabrieli
Donald Macleod delves into the life and work of Giovanni Gabrieli
Charles Gounod
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of French composer Charles Gounod
Carl Maria von Weber
Donald Macleod examines the life and work of German composer Carl Maria von Weber
Luciano Berio
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Italian experimental composer, Luciano Berio
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams
Josquin des Prez
Donald Macleod and Jeremy Summerly discuss elusive Renaissance master, Josquin des Prez.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of undisputed master, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Alfred Schnittke
Donald Macleod explores the strange, brilliant and nightmarish world of Alfred Schnittke.
Leonard Bernstein
Donald Macleod and Marin Alsop look back at the hectic life of Leonard Bernstein
Ernest Chausson
Donald Macleod explores the friendships, influences and struggles of Ernest Chausson.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Donald Macleod explores tensions and mysteries in the life of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Sergei Rachmaninov
Donald Macleod explores Sergei Rachmaninov’s years in America.
Thea Musgrave
Donald Macleod is in conversation with Thea Musgrave as she celebrates her 90th birthday
Hubert Parry
In this centenary year, Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Hubert Parry
Dora Pejačević
Donald Macleod introduces the rebellious Croatian Countess, Dora Pejačević.
Anton Bruckner
Donald Macleod explores five personality traits of the strange genius Anton Bruckner
François Couperin
Donald Macleod marks the 350th anniversary of dazzling French talent, François Couperin
Gioachino Rossini
Donald Macleod presents five takes on the life and music of Gioachino Rossini
Billy Strayhorn
Donald Macleod takes five places that shaped Strayhorn's personal and musical trajectory
Camille Saint-Saëns
Donald Macleod delves into the character and music of Camille Saint-Saëns
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Donald Macleod surveys the life and work of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Heinrich Schütz
Donald Macleod journeys through Christmas week in the company of Heinrich Schutz
George Gershwin
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of George Gershwin
Felix Mendelssohn
Donald Macleod journeys through the life of Felix Mendelssohn
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Donald Macleod explores the operas of Jean-Phillipe Rameau
Franz Liszt
Donald Macleod delves into the life and work of Franz Liszt through five striking images
Michael Tippett
Donald Macleod and Oliver Soden explore Michael Tippett's life through his relationships
William Grant Still
Donald Macleod explores the life of African-American composer William Grant Still