Composer of the Week Episodes Available now
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Handel and the Crown
Donald Macleod explores Handel鈥檚 crucial relationship with the British monarchy.
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Vaughan Williams Today 4/4
Donald Macleod returns for the final week of Vaughan Williams Today.
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Vaughan Williams Today 3/4
Donald continues his four-week exploration of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.
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Vaughan Williams Today 2/4
Donald chronicles Vaughan Williams鈥 life through the years 1914 to 1930.
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Vaughan Williams Today 1/4
Donald Macleod takes a fresh look at composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.
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One Hit Wonders
Donald Macleod explores some of the greatest 鈥渙ne-hit wonders鈥 in classical music.
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Elmer Bernstein (1992 鈥 2004)
Donald Macleod talks to Peter and Emilie Bernstein about film composer Elmer Bernstein.
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Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Donald Macleod explores Debussy's life as he approaches his thirties.
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Henriette Bosmans (1895-1952)
Donald Macleod explores Henri毛tte Bosmans' rise to fame as both a pianist and a composer.
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Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936)
Donald Macleod explores the richly evocative musical landscape of Ottorino Respighi