Donald Macleod's Mozart

Donald Macleod and Terry Charman from the Imperial War Museum explore the life and music of Elgar during the First World War, tracing how events affected him

11 Marras 20111h 14min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Alessandro Scarlatti, who is seen as the founder of Neapolitan opera. He appraises the composer's legacy, asking if we should re-evaluate his importance

4 Marras 201159min

Donald Macleod is joined by Finnish music expert Tim Howell, to explore the work of Sibelius's contemporaries as Finland was emerging as a state, and some of those who emerged subsequently.

28 Loka 20111h 4min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Ferdinand Herold, Adolphe Adam and Leo Delibes, three French composers who were significant figures in the world of ballet

21 Loka 20111h

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Karol Szymanowski

14 Loka 201155min

Donald Macleod introduces the life and career of William Schuman - one of the most influential American composers and music administrators of the 20th century.

7 Loka 201145min

Donald Macleod begins his story of an unconventional priest, who wrote The Four Seasons, and became one of the most important musical figures of his age

30 Syys 20111h

Donald Macleod considers the reasons behind the differing opinions of Nielsen's music that prevailed at the end of the 19th century.

23 Syys 201155min