Donald Macleod explores for the first time the varied musical world of Adolphus Hailstork.
Adolphus Hailstork (1941) homepage
Donald Macleod follows Weber's picaresque journeys around the cities of Europe.
Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) homepage
Donald Macleod turns his gaze on Bruckner to better understand both the man and the music.
Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) homepage
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Franz Schubert.
Franz Schubert (1797-1828) homepage
Donald Macleod pieces together what little we know about this groundbreaking musician.
Dietrich Buxtehude (c1637-1707) homepage
Donald Macleod presents an in-depth survey of the life and work of Claudio Monteverdi.
Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) homepage
Donald Macleod explores Beethoven's life as a set of themes and variations.
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) homepage
Donald Macleod presents an in-depth survey of the life and work of Maurice Ravel.
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) homepage
Donald Macleod surveys the life of French composer and pianist Hélène de Montgeroult.
Hélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836) homepage
Donald Macleod's focuses on the theatrical works of Jean-Philippe Rameau.
Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) homepage
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Spanish composer Tomás Luis de Victoria.
Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) homepage
Donald Macleod surveys Antonin Dvořák's relationship with the USA.
Dvořák and America homepage
Donald Macleod explores Handel's crucial relationship with the British monarchy.
Handel and the Crown homepage
Donald Macleod takes a fresh look at the composer's life in his 150th anniversary year.
Vaughan Williams Today homepage
Donald Macleod explores the back catalogues of composers famous for one popular favourite.
One Hit Wonders homepage
Donald Macleod surveys the life and work of American composer Elmer Bernstein.
Elmer Bernstein (1922-2004) homepage
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Claude Debussy.
Claude Debussy (1862-1918) homepage
Donald Macleod lifts the veil on the life and music of Dutch composer Henriëtte Bosmans.
Henriëtte Bosmans (1895-1952) homepage
Donald Macleod explores the richly evocative musical landscape of Ottorino Respighi.
Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) homepage
Edward Gregson in conversation about his own career and that of his mentor, Alan Bush.
Edward Gregson (b 1945) and Alan Bush (1900-1995) homepage
Donald Macleod explores Elgar's own belief that he was an outsider in British society.
Edward Elgar (1857-1934) homepage
Donald Macleod explores the life of Austrian composer and performer Marianna Martines.
Marianna Martines (1744-1812) homepage
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Franz Liszt.
Franz Liszt (1811-1886) homepage
Donald Macleod explores how Lully rose to become the most powerful musician in France.
Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687) homepage
Donald Macleod talks to British composer Errollyn Wallen about her life and career.
Errollyn Wallen homepage
Donald Macleod celebrates a composer whose music expresses every human emotion.
Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) homepage
Donald Macleod puts the spotlight on the last five years of Mozart's life.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) homepage
Donald Macleod assesses the life and work of one of France's greatest musicians.
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) homepage
Donald Macleod talks to the composer Mark-Anthony Turnage about his life and work.
Mark-Anthony Turnage (b 1960) homepage
Donald Macleod explores the remarkable life and music of German composer Emilie Mayer.
Emilie Mayer (1812-1883) homepage