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Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021)
Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim joins Donald Macleod to discuss his life and work
Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)
Donald Macleod explores a crucial decade in Sibelius鈥檚 life
Carla Bley (b 1936)
Donald Macleod and guest, Kevin Le Gendre follow the jazz adventures of Carla Bley
Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842)
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of composer, Luigi Cherubini
Sofia Gubaidulina (b 1931)
Donald Macleod and guest, Gerard McBurney mark Sofia Gubaidulina鈥檚 90th birthday
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Donald Macleod tries to get to the heart of JS Bach鈥檚 character, warts and all.
Julius Eastman (1940-1990)
Donald Macleod unravels the enigmatic, remarkable story of New Yorker, Julius Eastman.
Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
Donald Macleod follows Wagner's journey towards building the Bayreuth Festival
B茅la Bart贸k (1881-1945)
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of B茅la Bart贸k
Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
Donald Macleod explores some of the challenges Telemann faced as he struggled for success
