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Donald Macleod follows Beethoven’s progress as he seeks out wealthy Viennese patrons for his music. This week, Donald Macleod follows Beethoven through the years 1796-99, as the young composer learns ...

27 Mars 20201h 18min

Donald Macleod and Erica Buurman examine some of Beethoven’s personal possessions at the Beethoven-Haus in Bonn.This week, Donald Macleod takes us to Beethoven’s home town of Bonn and the Beethoven-Ha...

13 Mars 20201h 41min

Donald Macleod uncovers the story and prolific output of American composer Florence Price.Florence Price became a highly successful classical composer, organist, pianist and teacher of music during th...

6 Mars 20201h 6min

Donald Macleod follows Beethoven as he sets himself up in his new home of Vienna. All through 2020, Donald Macleod takes an unprecedented deep dive into the compelling story and extraordinary music of...

28 Feb 20201h 13min

Donald Macleod looks at five themes in Claudio Monteverdi's life through the letters he wrote.Claudio Monteverdi’s compositions range from the secular to the sacred. He is a composer whose work spans ...

21 Feb 20201h 9min

Donald Macleod is joined by Raphael Wallfisch and Sara Bitlloch to discuss Beethoven’s early chamber music.All through 2020, Donald Macleod takes an unprecedented deep dive into the compelling story a...

14 Feb 20201h 10min

Donald Macleod delves into the life and work of Samuel Wesley. Samuel Wesley was a child prodigy, and it was the older composer William Boyce who said of the boy that he was the English Mozart, and th...

7 Feb 202059min

Donald Macleod looks for clues in Beethoven’s early life that point towards the great man he would become.All through 2020, Donald Macleod takes an unprecedented deep dive into the compelling story an...

31 Jan 20201h 11min