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Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)
Donald Macleod surveys the life and music of Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Elizabeth Maconchy (1907-1994)
Kate Molleson shows us why Elizabeth Maconchy deserves much more of our attention

CPE Bach (1714-1788)
Donald Macleod follows CPE Bach’s story, using the composer’s own account as his guide

Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Donald Macleod tracks the scandalous life of Achille-Claude Debussy

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
Donald Macleod explores the key influences on the music of Edvard Greig

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Kate Molleson focuses on the life of Johannes Brahms at home

Mozart's Grand Tour
Donald Macleod follows Mozart and his family on an ambitious European adventure

Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Charles Villiers Stanford

Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli
Donald Macleod explores the lives of uncle and nephew, Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli

Ennio Morricone (1928-2020)
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Ennio Morricone