Bebop
Donald Macleod is joined by writer and broadcaster Geoffrey Smith to explore the jazz mode of bebop. It emerged in the 1940s, out of different combinations of musicians, styles and places
18 Nov 201158min
Elgar
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 Nov 20111h 14min
Alessandro Scarlatti
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 Nov 201159min
Finnish Composers
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 Okt 20111h 4min
Herold, Adam and Delibes
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 Okt 20111h
Szymanowsi
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Karol Szymanowski
14 Okt 201155min
William Schuman
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 Okt 201145min
Vivaldi
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 Sep 20111h
