Composer of the Week Episodes Available now
Aaron Copland
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of American composer Aaron Copland
Giuseppe Verdi
Donald Macleod pieces together the truths as he traces Verdi's life and music.
Johann Pachelbel
Donald Macleod unravels the legacy of a composer known almost exclusively for one work.
Carlo Gesualdo
Donald Macleod looks at the life and music of Carlo Gesualdo, Prince of Venosa.
Claude Debussy
Donald Macleod looks at the development of Debussy's career against his personal life
Joseph Haydn
Donald Macleod explores a hugely successful episode in Haydn's life, his London years.
Rachel Portman
Donald Macleod joins the Oscar winning film composer Rachel Portman.
Richard Strauss
Donald Macleod introduces the life and music of Richard Strauss.
John Dowland
Donald Macleod introduces John Dowland, and those influenced by his exquisite melodies.
Jean Sibelius
Donald Macleod delves into the life and work of Jean Sibelius.
