Wagner and His World

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Ferdinand Herold, Adolphe Adam and Leo Delibes, three French composers who were significant figures in the world of ballet

21 Okt 20111h

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Karol Szymanowski

14 Okt 201155min

Donald Macleod introduces the life and career of William Schuman - one of the most influential American composers and music administrators of the 20th century.

7 Okt 201145min

Donald Macleod begins his story of an unconventional priest, who wrote The Four Seasons, and became one of the most important musical figures of his age

30 Sep 20111h

Donald Macleod considers the reasons behind the differing opinions of Nielsen's music that prevailed at the end of the 19th century.

23 Sep 201155min

Donald Macleod traces the life and music of Aleksandr Grechaninov, a composer who was considered a revolutionary in the realms of sacred music

16 Sep 20111h 6min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Carl Maria von Weber, a German composer, conductor and pianist of the early Romantic period

9 Sep 201153min

Donald Macleod tells the story of the real Samuel Barber

2 Sep 20111h 8min