Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli
Donald Macleod explores the lives and music of uncle and nephew Andrea and Giovanni GabrieliAndrea and Giovanni Gabrieli share a name that dominated Venetian music during the late 16th and early 17th ...
22 Mar 20241h 6min
Ennio Morricone (1928-2020)
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Ennio MorriconeEnnio Morricone is cited as one of the most experimental and influential composers of all time, undoubtedly recognised as one of the world’...
15 Mar 20241h 23min
Johanna Senfter (1879-1961)
Kate Molleson & Nastasha Loges explore the life and music of Johanna Senfter.If you know the name Johanna Senfter, it is probably in connection with her teacher, the composer, Max Reger. Senfter won t...
8 Mar 20241h 15min
Maddalena Sirmen and her World
Donald Macleod delves into the world of Venetian composer, Maddalena SirmenMaddalena Sirmen was born in Venice in 1745 and christened Maddalena Laura Lombardini. Her poverty-stricken family were unabl...
23 Feb 20241h
Karl Jenkins
Karl Jenkins has had a career of contrasts – from accomplished jazz fusion, prog rock and the worlds of film and advertising, to phenomenal success in concert halls around the world as a composer of m...
16 Feb 20241h 9min
Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
Kate Molleson explores the legends and lore of Igor StravinskyMusic Featured: Rite of Spring Fireworks Three Movements from Petrushka (Russian Dance) The Firebird: Infernal Dance The Rite of Spring,...
2 Feb 20241h 7min
Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880)
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Jacques Offenbach Jacques Offenbach’s life throws a light on the political turbulence and identity within 19th century Europe. He struggled to break into ...
26 Jan 20241h 10min
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Donald Macleod explores Mendelssohn’s experience in the British IslesMendelssohn’s relationship with Britain began when he was 20 years old, when London became the first stop of his Grand Tour. This w...
19 Jan 20241h 5min
