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Manuel de Falla (1876-1946)
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Manuel de Falla
Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)
Donald Macleod pulls back the curtain on Berlioz’s greatest obsession
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Donald Macleod explores the musical life of Benjamin Britten
Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Donald Macleod explores Purcell’s work in the context of the times in which he lived.
Pauline Viardot and her Circle
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the multi-talented Pauline Viardot
Robert Simpson (1921-97)
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Robert Simpson, in his centenary year
Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Donald Macleod explores some of the many turning points in Gabriel Fauré’s career
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Donald Macleod explores the life of Schumann and his most notable piano works
Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
Donald Macleod explores Aaron Copland’s most productive decade, the 1940s.
Erik Satie (1866-1925)
Donald Macleod explores five aspects of Satie