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            William Byrd (1543-1623)
Donald Macleod marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Byrd
 
            George Gershwin (1898-1937)
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of George Gershwin
 
            Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782)
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the ‘English Bach’
 
            Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868)
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Gioachino Rossini
 
            Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757)
Kate Molleson explores the life and music of Domenico Scarlatti
 
            György Ligeti (1923-2006)
Kate Molleson explores the life of György Ligeti with guest, Danny Driver
 
            Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Donald Macleod explores Tchaikovsky's music with Sir Matthew Bourne and Dame Monica Mason
 
            William Walton (1902-1983)
Donald Macleod explores the life of William Walton from Oldham to Buckingham Palace.
 
            Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Donald Macleod paints a picture of Joseph Haydn through the lens of his relationships.
 
            Francis Poulenc (1899 – 1963)
Donald Macleod explores the many contradictions of Francis Poulenc’s life.