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Rachmaninov
Donald Macleod explores Rachmaninov the pianist-composer.
Lutoslawski
Donald Macleod is joined by Dr Nicholas Reyland to explore Witold Lutoslawski's life
Handel
Donald Macleod introduces a variety of music across the whole of Handel's life
Toru Takemitsu
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu.
Jean Sibelius
Donald Macleod delves into the life and work of Jean Sibelius.
John Dowland
Donald Macleod introduces John Dowland, and those influenced by his exquisite melodies.
Richard Strauss
Donald Macleod introduces the life and music of Richard Strauss.
Rachel Portman
Donald Macleod joins the Oscar winning film composer Rachel Portman.
Joseph Haydn
Donald Macleod explores a hugely successful episode in Haydn's life, his London years.
Claude Debussy
Donald Macleod looks at the development of Debussy's career against his personal life
Carlo Gesualdo
Donald Macleod looks at the life and music of Carlo Gesualdo, Prince of Venosa.
Johann Pachelbel
Donald Macleod unravels the legacy of a composer known almost exclusively for one work.
Giuseppe Verdi
Donald Macleod pieces together the truths as he traces Verdi's life and music.
Aaron Copland
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of American composer Aaron Copland
Lili Boulanger
Donald Macleod explores the life of French composer Lili Boulanger
Johannes Brahms
Donald Macleod explores the friendship between Brahms and violinist Joseph Joachim
Maurice Ravel
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of French composer Maurice Ravel.
Giovanni Gabrieli
Donald Macleod delves into the life and work of Giovanni Gabrieli
Charles Gounod
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of French composer Charles Gounod
Carl Maria von Weber
Donald Macleod examines the life and work of German composer Carl Maria von Weber
Luciano Berio
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Italian experimental composer, Luciano Berio
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams
Josquin des Prez
Donald Macleod and Jeremy Summerly discuss elusive Renaissance master, Josquin des Prez.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of undisputed master, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Alfred Schnittke
Donald Macleod explores the strange, brilliant and nightmarish world of Alfred Schnittke.
Leonard Bernstein
Donald Macleod and Marin Alsop look back at the hectic life of Leonard Bernstein
Ernest Chausson
Donald Macleod explores the friendships, influences and struggles of Ernest Chausson.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Donald Macleod explores tensions and mysteries in the life of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Sergei Rachmaninov
Donald Macleod explores Sergei Rachmaninov鈥檚 years in America.
Thea Musgrave
Donald Macleod is in conversation with Thea Musgrave as she celebrates her 90th birthday
Hubert Parry
In this centenary year, Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Hubert Parry