Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)

Donald Macleod explores a crucial decade in Sibelius’s life

• 73 mins

Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021)

Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim joins Donald Macleod to discuss his life and work

• 64 mins

Mark-Anthony Turnage (b 1960)

Donald Macleod is joined by the composer Mark-Anthony Turnage

• 75 mins

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Camille Saint-Saëns

• 82 mins

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Donald Macleod explores Mozart’s prolific final years.

• 73 mins

Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)

Donald Macleod delves into the operas of Giacomo Puccini

• 61 mins

Errollyn Wallen

Donald Macleod chats to composer Errollyn Wallen about her life and work

• 87 mins

Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687)

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Jean-Baptiste Lully

• 81 mins

Franz Liszt (1811-1886)

Donald Macleod reflects on Franz Liszt's Hungarian story

• 82 mins

Marianna Martines (1744-1812)

Donald Macleod lifts the veil on neglected yet prolific composer, Marianna Martines

• 64 mins

Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

Donald Macleod explores Elgar's own belief that he was an outsider from British society

• 70 mins

Edward Gregson (b 1945) and Alan Bush (1900-1995)

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Edward Gregson and Alan Bush

• 82 mins

Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936)

Donald Macleod explores the richly evocative musical landscape of Ottorino Respighi

• 56 mins

Henriette Bosmans (1895-1952)

Donald Macleod explores Henriëtte Bosmans' rise to fame as both a pianist and a composer.

• 72 mins

Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Donald Macleod explores Debussy's life as he approaches his thirties.

• 67 mins

Elmer Bernstein (1992 – 2004)

Donald Macleod talks to Peter and Emilie Bernstein about film composer Elmer Bernstein.

• 91 mins

One Hit Wonders

Donald Macleod explores some of the greatest “one-hit wonders” in classical music.

• 87 mins

Vaughan Williams Today 1/4

Donald Macleod takes a fresh look at composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.

• 81 mins

Vaughan Williams Today 2/4

Donald chronicles Vaughan Williams’ life through the years 1914 to 1930.

• 79 mins

Vaughan Williams Today 3/4

Donald continues his four-week exploration of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.

• 88 mins

Vaughan Williams Today 4/4

Donald Macleod returns for the final week of Vaughan Williams Today.

• 80 mins

Handel and the Crown

Donald Macleod explores Handel’s crucial relationship with the British monarchy.

• 79 mins

Dvořák and America

Donald Macleod explores Dvořák’s American years and uncovers what he achieved there.

• 70 mins

Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611)

Donald Macleod surveys famed Spanish composer Tomás Luis de Victoria.

• 61 mins

Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764)

Donald Macleod marks the 'Tour de France' cycle race with French composers during July.

• 67 mins

Hélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836)

Donald explores the revolutionary French composer Hélène de Montgeroult.

• 77 mins

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)

Donald Macleod explores Ravel’s meteoric rise to fame.

• 69 mins

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s life as a set of themes and variations.

• 57 mins

Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)

Donald explores Claudio Monteverdi, a key figure in the development of Western music.

• 70 mins

Dietrich Buxtehude (c1637 – 1707)

Donald Macleod explores the life and works of organist and composer Dietrich Buxtehude.

• 68 mins