Telemann
Donald Macleod reviews the life and work of Telemann, most prolific composer of the baroque era, whose reputation, in his time, was even greater than that of his compatriot, Bach.
23 Nov 201253min
Big Band
Donald Macleod is joined by jazz trumpeter, composer and conductor Guy Barker to explore the story of big band jazz.
16 Nov 20121h 26min
Koechlin
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Charles Koechlin, an out-of-favour, free-thinking musician regarded as the 'missing link' between Debussy, Satie and Poulenc.
2 Nov 201256min
Rachmaninov and Medtner
For the BBC's piano season, Donald Macleod explores the intersections between the lives of Rachmaninov and Medtner, as both forged their careers in the face of revolution, war and cultural exile
26 Okt 20121h 2min
Granados and Albeniz
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Spanish composers Enrique Granados and Isaac Albeniz
19 Okt 20121h 2min
Debussy
Donald Macleod focuses on French composer and pianist Claude Debussy, examining his life, loves and passion for the piano.
12 Okt 20121h
Liszt and his world
Donald Macleod explores Liszt's extraordinary contribution to the piano repertoire, alongside the music of his friends, rivals and proteges
5 Okt 20121h 5min
Field and Chopin
Donald Macleod is joined by pianist Miceal O'Rourke to explore the work of Romantic composer Fryderyk Chopin, and the 'father of the nocturne', John Field.
28 Sep 20121h 12min
