Composer of the Week Episodes Available now
Carlo Gesualdo
Donald Macleod looks at the life and music of Carlo Gesualdo, Prince of Venosa.
Claude Debussy
Donald Macleod looks at the development of Debussy's career against his personal life
Joseph Haydn
Donald Macleod explores a hugely successful episode in Haydn's life, his London years.
Rachel Portman
Donald Macleod joins the Oscar winning film composer Rachel Portman.
Richard Strauss
Donald Macleod introduces the life and music of Richard Strauss.
John Dowland
Donald Macleod introduces John Dowland, and those influenced by his exquisite melodies.
Jean Sibelius
Donald Macleod delves into the life and work of Jean Sibelius.
Toru Takemitsu
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu.
Handel
Donald Macleod introduces a variety of music across the whole of Handel's life
Lutoslawski
Donald Macleod is joined by Dr Nicholas Reyland to explore Witold Lutoslawski's life
