Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868)
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Gioachino RossiniGioachino Rossini, born in Italy in 1792, began writing music at the age of 12. His first opera was performed when he was eighteen and he...
9 Jun 20231h 5min
Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757)
Kate Molleson explores the life and music of Domenico ScarlattiDomenico Scarlatti was well placed to build himself a glittering career in the music business. He was prestigiously talented and born int...
2 Jun 20231h 6min
György Ligeti (1923-2006)
Kate Molleson explores the life of György Ligeti with guest, Danny DriverKnown to millions through the film director Stanley Kubrick's use of his music in 2001: A Space Odyssey, Ligeti's music reflec...
26 Mai 20231h 16min
Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Donald Macleod explores Tchaikovsky's music with Sir Matthew Bourne and Dame Monica MasonTchaikovsky is responsible for some of the world’s best loved and best known ballets. His music for Swan Lake, ...
26 Mai 20231h 14min
William Walton (1902-1983)
William Walton composed music for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and King George VI, pieces of pomp and circumstance. But Walton grew up far from Buckingham Palace and the world of the Windsors,...
5 Mai 20231h 3min
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
The streets must have seemed like they were paved with gold when Haydn visited London in 1791. He was feted and applauded everywhere he went as one of Europe’s leading composers. He hobnobbed with roy...
28 Apr 20231h 13min
Francis Poulenc (1899 – 1963)
Donal Macleod explores how, from childhood, Poulenc was exposed to two versions of Paris: one that was working class and religious, another that was high society, secular... and avant-garde.Francis Po...
21 Apr 202357min
Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900)
Sir Arthur Sullivan became the most renowned composer of the Victorian era, with his fame spreading across Europe and America too. His output spanned many genres including oratorios, a symphony, chamb...
14 Apr 202357min
