Edward Gregson (b 1945) and Alan Bush (1900-1995)
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Edward Gregson and Alan BushThis week, Donald Macleod is in conversation with British composer, Edward Gregson, who offers a fascinating window into his ow...
18 Feb 20221h 22min
Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Donald Macleod explores Elgar's own belief that he was an outsider from British societyElgar is the composer we turn to in times of national celebration, of pride (Pomp and Circumstance Marches) and o...
4 Feb 20221h 10min
Marianna Martines (1744-1812)
Donald Macleod lifts the veil on neglected yet prolific composer, Marianna MartinesMarianna Martines lived and worked in Vienna alongside some of classical music’s greatest names. She was tutored by H...
28 Jan 20221h 4min
Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
Donald Macleod reflects on Franz Liszt's Hungarian story - he spent little time there and couldn't speak the language but just how important to his music was the land of his birth?Music Featured:Hunga...
21 Jan 20221h 22min
Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687)
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Jean-Baptiste LullyJean-Baptiste Lully was the most influential French composer of the 17th Century, a key figure in the court of Louis XIV. This week, Don...
14 Jan 20221h 21min
Errollyn Wallen
Donald Macleod chats to composer Errollyn Wallen about her life and workBelize-born British composer Errollyn Wallen has been called a “renaissance woman of contemporary music”. She’s a remarkably ver...
7 Jan 20221h 27min
Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)
Donald Macleod delves into the operas of Giacomo PucciniGiacomo Puccini was man of the theatre to his fingertips. Born in Lucca in 1858, into a distinguished family of church musicians, Puccini was ne...
31 Des 20211h 1min
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Donald Macleod explores Mozart’s prolific final years.Five years before Mozart’s premature death aged 35, the composer felt at the top of his game. He was performing regularly in Vienna and his music ...
24 Des 20211h 13min
