Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach

Donald Macleod explores the work of Moeran, who was a pioneer in the collecting of British folk music. Greatly influenced by Delius and Vaughan Williams, much of Moeran's output is inspired by nature

3 Des 20101h 4min

Donald Macleod explores the history and music connected with the Drottningholm Opera House in Stockholm. It flourished in the 18th century, especially during the reign of King Gustavus III

26 Nov 20101h 11min

Donald Macleod explores Benjamin Britten's music in the light of two enduring influences - his life partner, the tenor Peter Pears and his beloved native county of Suffolk

19 Nov 20101h 5min

Donald Macleod investigates many aspects of Haydn's turbulent personality, including commercial opportunism, double dealing, penny pinching and matrimonial misery

12 Nov 201046min

Donald Macleod surveys Vaughan Williams's operas, a neglected area of his work

5 Nov 20101h 3min

Donald Macleod talks exclusively to one of the world's most celebrated living composers, Steve Reich, and presents music spanning his remarkable musical career

29 Okt 201051min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of French composer Darius Milhaud. Once a member of the influential group Les Six, he was prolific, but known for a handful of works.

22 Okt 201059min

Donald Macleod explores rarities from a 'lost decade' in Tchaikovsky's life.

15 Okt 201047min