Moeran
Donald Macleod explores the work of Moeran, who was a pioneer in the collecting of British folk music. Greatly influenced by Delius and Vaughan Williams, much of Moeran's output is inspired by nature
3 Dec 20101h 4min
Drottningholm
Donald Macleod explores the history and music connected with the Drottningholm Opera House in Stockholm. It flourished in the 18th century, especially during the reign of King Gustavus III
26 Nov 20101h 11min
Britten
Donald Macleod explores Benjamin Britten's music in the light of two enduring influences - his life partner, the tenor Peter Pears and his beloved native county of Suffolk
19 Nov 20101h 5min
Haydn
Donald Macleod investigates many aspects of Haydn's turbulent personality, including commercial opportunism, double dealing, penny pinching and matrimonial misery
12 Nov 201046min
Vaughan Williams
Donald Macleod surveys Vaughan Williams's operas, a neglected area of his work
5 Nov 20101h 3min
Steve Reich
Donald Macleod talks exclusively to one of the world's most celebrated living composers, Steve Reich, and presents music spanning his remarkable musical career
29 Okt 201051min
Milhaud
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of French composer Darius Milhaud. Once a member of the influential group Les Six, he was prolific, but known for a handful of works.
22 Okt 201059min
Tchaikovsky
Donald Macleod explores rarities from a 'lost decade' in Tchaikovsky's life.
15 Okt 201047min
