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Donald Macleod explores Dvorak's relationship with the British Isles, which he visited nine times between 1884 and 1896

5 Sep 201453min

Donald Macleod explores Igor Stravinsky's life and work up to the end of World War I, introducing rarely-heard and early compositions

8 Aug 20141h 2min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Cole Porter, one of the most famous Broadway composers of his time. His achievements include a catalogue of witty, sophisticated and sometimes risque songs

1 Aug 20141h 17min

Donald Macleod celebrates the life and music of Leos Janacek. Known primarily as a folklorist and teacher, he didn't achieve international recognition as a composer until he was into his sixties

25 Jul 201451min

Donald Macleod on the life and music of Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf, a composer whose concertos, operas, string quartets and over 100 symphonies made him a rival to Haydn in the late 18th century.

18 Jul 201453min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Danish organist and composer Dietrich Buxtehude

11 Jul 201450min

Donald Macleod is joined by Dr Kate Kennedy to explore the life and work of Ivor Gurney. Including works specially recorded for the series.

4 Jul 20141h 30min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Richard Strauss

13 Jun 201451min