Verdi 200

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of multi-talented Norwegian composer, pianist and conductor Edward Grieg, who is today regarded as the foremost Scandinavian composer of his generation

25 Maj 201257min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of five itinerant musicians of the British Chapel Royal

18 Maj 20121h 13min

Donald Macleod and guest Professor Julian Johnson from Royal Holloway, University of London explore Richard Strauss's life and music

11 Maj 201259min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Greek composer Nikos Skalkottas, who died at the age of 46 with virtually none of his 150 or so works having been published or even performed in public

27 Apr 20121h 6min

Donald Macleod explores the work of Andrea and nephew Giovanni Gabrieli, who presided over public music-making at a time when Venice was becoming one of the key centres of musical life in Europe.

20 Apr 201251min

Celebrating the 150th year since the composer's birth, Donald Macleod is joined by violinist Tasmin Little and cellist Julian Lloyd Webber to discuss the life and music of Frederick Delius.

13 Apr 20121h 12min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Giuseppe Verdi, a leading figure in 19th-century Italian opera

9 Apr 201243min

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Franz Schubert, as part of a season of programmes devoted to the Viennese composer

31 Mars 201251min