Paganini

Donald Macleod reviews the life and work of Telemann, most prolific composer of the baroque era, whose reputation, in his time, was even greater than that of his compatriot, Bach.

23 Marras 201253min

Donald Macleod is joined by jazz trumpeter, composer and conductor Guy Barker to explore the story of big band jazz.

16 Marras 20121h 26min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Charles Koechlin, an out-of-favour, free-thinking musician regarded as the 'missing link' between Debussy, Satie and Poulenc.

2 Marras 201256min

For the BBC's piano season, Donald Macleod explores the intersections between the lives of Rachmaninov and Medtner, as both forged their careers in the face of revolution, war and cultural exile

26 Loka 20121h 2min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Spanish composers Enrique Granados and Isaac Albeniz

19 Loka 20121h 2min

Donald Macleod focuses on French composer and pianist Claude Debussy, examining his life, loves and passion for the piano.

12 Loka 20121h

Donald Macleod explores Liszt's extraordinary contribution to the piano repertoire, alongside the music of his friends, rivals and proteges

5 Loka 20121h 5min

Donald Macleod is joined by pianist Miceal O'Rourke to explore the work of Romantic composer Fryderyk Chopin, and the 'father of the nocturne', John Field.

28 Syys 20121h 12min