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Grace Williams (1906-1977)
Donald Macleod delves into the life and music of Welsh composer, Grace Williams

Erik Satie (1866-1925)
Donald Macleod explores the life of maverick composer Erik Satie

Gavin Bryars
Kate Molleson meets the much-loved composer, Gavin Bryars

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c.1525-1594)
Donald Macleod investigates the life of a Renaissance genius, Giovanni da Palestrina

Fanny Mendelssohn (1805-1847)
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Fanny Mendelssohn

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s endeavours to become his nephew's guardian

Leos Janacek (1854-1928)
Kate Molleson explores the maverick spirit, and phenomenal twilight years of Leoš Janáček

Max Bruch (1839-1920)
Donald Macleod colours in Bruch’s life story and reveals the breadth of his output

Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Donald Macleod delves into some of Edward Elgar’s greatest passions

Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre (1665-1729)
Kate Molleson explores the extraordinary life and music of Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre