British Light Music

Donald Macleod explores the music of Handel through five key 'years in the life' of the composer: 1707, 1717, 1725, 1739 and 1749

20 Jul 20121h 1min

Donald Macleod presents an exclusive week of interview with Michael Nyman.

13 Jul 201257min

Donald Macleod unmasks the real Paganini, with the help of biographer Andrew McGee

6 Jul 20121h 2min

Donald Macleod explores Mozart's work as a musician away from home, from his earliest outings as an infant phenomenon to his final trip three decades later.

29 Jun 201259min

Donald Macleod explores Francis Poulenc's unique musical voice - and sometimes troublesome character - showcasing a blend of much-loved favourites and rare works

15 Jun 20121h

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Joseph Haydn through a genre of music he virtually invented, the string quartet

8 Jun 201259min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Irving Berlin, a composer whose career spanned Dvorak to The Beatles. A celebrated songwriter, he composed for both Hollywood and Broadway

1 Jun 20121h 10min

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of multi-talented Norwegian composer, pianist and conductor Edward Grieg, who is today regarded as the foremost Scandinavian composer of his generation

25 Mai 201257min