Ernest Chausson

Donald Macleod explores the friendships, influences and struggles of Ernest Chausson.

• 59 mins

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Donald Macleod explores tensions and mysteries in the life of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

• 58 mins

Sergei Rachmaninov

Donald Macleod explores Sergei Rachmaninov’s years in America.

• 65 mins

Thea Musgrave

Donald Macleod is in conversation with Thea Musgrave as she celebrates her 90th birthday

• 69 mins

Hubert Parry

In this centenary year, Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Hubert Parry

• 68 mins

Dora Pejačević

Donald Macleod introduces the rebellious Croatian Countess, Dora Pejačević.

• 79 mins

Anton Bruckner

Donald Macleod explores five personality traits of the strange genius Anton Bruckner

• 65 mins

François Couperin

Donald Macleod marks the 350th anniversary of dazzling French talent, François Couperin

• 51 mins

Gioachino Rossini

Donald Macleod presents five takes on the life and music of Gioachino Rossini

• 61 mins

Billy Strayhorn

Donald Macleod takes five places that shaped Strayhorn's personal and musical trajectory

• 72 mins

Camille Saint-Saëns

Donald Macleod delves into the character and music of Camille Saint-Saëns

• 67 mins

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Donald Macleod surveys the life and work of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

• 69 mins

Heinrich Schütz

Donald Macleod journeys through Christmas week in the company of Heinrich Schutz

• 56 mins

George Gershwin

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of George Gershwin

• 50 mins

Felix Mendelssohn

Donald Macleod journeys through the life of Felix Mendelssohn

• 59 mins

Jean-Philippe Rameau

Donald Macleod explores the operas of Jean-Phillipe Rameau

• 59 mins

Franz Liszt

Donald Macleod delves into the life and work of Franz Liszt through five striking images

• 85 mins

Michael Tippett

Donald Macleod and Oliver Soden explore Michael Tippett's life through his relationships

• 78 mins

William Grant Still

Donald Macleod explores the life of African-American composer William Grant Still

• 65 mins

Max Bruch

Donald Macleod explores Max Bruch’s violin works

• 54 mins

Johann Sebastian Bach

Donald Macleod travels alongside J S Bach as he moves between cities throughout his life

• 59 mins

Debbie Wiseman

Donald Macleod visits Debbie Wiseman at home to discuss her long and varied career

• 62 mins

Hector Berlioz

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Hector Berlioz

• 64 mins

Astor Piazzolla

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Astor Piazzolla through five key locations

• 64 mins

Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber

Donald Macleod explores the music and mysterious life of Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber

• 57 mins

Francis Poulenc

Donald Macleod surveys the life and work of Francis Poulenc, a man full of contradictions

• 58 mins

Joseph Haydn

Donald Macleod explores the prolific life of Joseph Haydn, with a spotlight on his masses

• 61 mins

Alban Berg

Donald Macleod surveys the life, loves and music of Alban Berg

• 66 mins

Handel, Messiah and Dublin

Donald Macleod tells the real story behind one of music's most popular masterpieces

• 81 mins

Amy Beach

Donald Macleod follows Amy Beach’s quest to create a uniquely American sound in her music

• 57 mins