Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the 'English Bach', Johann Christian.
Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782) homepage
Donald Macleod traces Rossini's career, from humble beginnings to hobnobbing with royalty.
Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) homepage
Kate Molleson surveys the life and music of Italian Baroque composer Domenico Scarlatti.
Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) homepage
Kate Molleson surveys Ligeti's life and music with guest pianist Danny Driver.
Gy枚rgy Ligeti (1923-2006) homepage
Matthew Bourne and Monica Mason join Donald Macleod to explore Tchaikovsky's ballet music.
Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) homepage
How did a boy from Oldham become the royals' favourite composer? Donald Macleod finds out.
William Walton (1902-1983) homepage
Donald Macleod examines Haydn's relationships with some of his closest family and friends.
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) homepage
Donald Macleod looks at Poulenc's life and work in the artistic circles of Paris society.
Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) homepage
Donald Macleod surveys the life and music of Sir Arthur Sullivan.
Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) homepage
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of two nuns who were also composers.
Hildegard of Bingen and Isabella Leonarda homepage
Donald Macleod surveys the musical life of Russian composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninov
Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) homepage
Donald Macleod surveys the eventful life and career of French composer Georges Bizet.
Georges Bizet (1838-1875) homepage
Donald Macleod investigates the life and times of Austrian composer Johanna M眉ller-Hermann
Johanna M眉ller-Hermann (1868-1941) homepage
Donald Macleod is joined by Professor Laurie Stras to explore the life of Barbara Strozzi.
Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677) homepage
Donald Macleod traces the career of Thomas Tallis, one of England's greatest composers.
Thomas Tallis (c1505-1585) homepage
Donald Macleod follows Smetana from na茂ve revolutionary to founder figure of Czech music.
Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884) homepage
This week, Donald Macleod explores the 'Four Seasons' of Vivaldi's own life.
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) homepage
Donald Macleod surveys the life and work of French composer M茅lanie H茅l猫ne Bonis.
Mel Bonis (1858-1937) homepage
Donald Macleod offers an informative guide to the life and work of Dmitry Shostakovich.
Dmitry Shostakovich (1906-1975) homepage
Donald Macleod surveys the life and work of German-born British composer Max Richter.
Max Richter (b 1966) homepage
Donald Macleod with another selection of composers who are most famous for a single work.
More One Hit Wonders homepage
Donald Macleod invites us to join JS Bach for Christmas at different periods in his life.
JS Bach at Christmas homepage
Donald Macleod sets out to rediscover the life and work of this once renowned musician.
Leokadiya Kashperova (1872-1940) homepage
Donald Macleod delves into this enigmatic and complex character and his music.
C茅sar Franck (1822-1890) homepage
Donald Macleod explores the relationship between Chopin and French novelist George Sand.
Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849) homepage
Donald Macleod surveys the life and work of 20th-century British composer Doreen Carwithen
Doreen Carwithen (1922-2003) homepage
Donald Macleod celebrates the explosion of jazz and blues in New York after World War I.
The Harlem Renaissance homepage
Donald Macleod explores the twists and turns of Verdi's relationship with Milan.
Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) homepage
Donald Macleod presents an in-depth survey of the life and work of this week's composer
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) homepage
Donald Macleod looks at Robert Schumann's life and work in the 1840s.
Robert Schumann (1810-1856) homepage
