Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Donald Macleod explores Henry Purcell’s LondonHenry Purcell was the most important English composer of the era, described as the "Orpheus Britannicus" for his ability to combine Baroque counterpoint w...
22 Nov 20241h 8min
Ballroom Blockbusters
Donald Macleod takes a whirl around the world through the music of ballroom dancing. With the help of Hilary French, author of Ballroom: A People’s History of Dancing, Donald waltzes across Viennese b...
15 Nov 20241h 5min
Bud Powell (1924-1966)
Kate Molleson explores the life and work of the amazing Bud PowellThis week Kate Molleson explores the life and work of a jazz giant in his centenary year: the amazing Bud Powell, in the company of Po...
15 Nov 20241h 30min
Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
Donald Macleod uncovers key aspects of Liszt’s soul and identity Franz Liszt was the original musical heartthrob - the most photographed man of the 19th century, who left a legacy of more than 700 com...
1 Nov 20241h 14min
Margaret Bonds (1913-1972)
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of African American composer Margaret BondsThis week, Donald Macleod is joined by musicologist and pianist Dr Samantha Ege to delve into the life and music o...
25 Okt 20241h 16min
Charles Ives (1874-1954)
Kate Molleson delves into the life and music of the “Yankee Maverick”, Charles Ives.Charles Ives is considered a leading American composer of the early 20th century. Known for many musical innovations...
11 Okt 20241h 15min
Dorothy Howell (1898-1982)
Donald Macleod and Leah Broad survey the life and work of British composer Dorothy HowellThis week Donald Macleod is joined by the award-winning author Leah Broad to explore the story of the British c...
11 Okt 20241h 13min
Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787)
Donald Macleod showcases the life and music of Christoph Willibald Gluck Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787) arguably did more to transform opera than any composer of his generation: thinking deeply...
27 Sep 20241h 3min
