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Vaughan Williams Today 1/4
Donald Macleod takes a fresh look at composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.
One Hit Wonders
Donald Macleod explores some of the greatest “one-hit wonders” in classical music.
Elmer Bernstein (1992 – 2004)
Donald Macleod talks to Peter and Emilie Bernstein about film composer Elmer Bernstein.
Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Donald Macleod explores Debussy's life as he approaches his thirties.
Henriette Bosmans (1895-1952)
Donald Macleod explores Henriëtte Bosmans' rise to fame as both a pianist and a composer.
Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936)
Donald Macleod explores the richly evocative musical landscape of Ottorino Respighi
Edward Gregson (b 1945) and Alan Bush (1900-1995)
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Edward Gregson and Alan Bush
Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Donald Macleod explores Elgar's own belief that he was an outsider from British society
Marianna Martines (1744-1812)
Donald Macleod lifts the veil on neglected yet prolific composer, Marianna Martines
Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
Donald Macleod reflects on Franz Liszt's Hungarian story