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Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Franz Schubert, introducing music from across the range of his prodigious output and reflecting on the colourful but ill-fated life of a complex character

1 Jul 201151min

To accompany Light Fantastic, Radio 3's celebration of light music, Donald Macleod explores the world of British light music with his studio guest, singer, conductor and broadcaster Brian Kay

24 Jun 20111h 13min

Donald Macleod marks the centenary of Johan Svendsen, who became a Norwegian cultural hero as composer, conductor and saviour of a faltering musical tradition

17 Jun 20111h 5min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Erik Satie, arguably one of the most peculiar, enigmatic and misunderstood figures in musical history

10 Jun 20111h 4min

Donald Macleod explores the last decade of Mahler's life, known as the 'Alma' years.

3 Jun 201158min

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of CPE Bach, and discovers that there is more to him than his famous name.

27 Mai 201158min

Donald Macleod presents an overview of some of George Gershwin's greatest works, from both the concert stage and the world of musicals - exploring his gift for melody, and his

20 Mai 201154min

Donald Macleod explores Henry Purcell's music for the theatre, from songs he wrote for plays in the 1680s to the semi-opera The Indian Queen, which he did not live to complete

13 Mai 201155min