Donald Macleod and musicologist Lewis Foreman on the early 20th century British composer
Sir Granville Bantock (1868-1945) homepage
Donald Macleod on the life of the Russian composer, a late champion of the Romantic style
Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) homepage
Donald Macleod looks at the African-American composer, a pioneer of the ragtime style
Scott Joplin (1867-1917) homepage
Donald Macleod explores the 18th century German composer, famous for Orfeo ed Euridice
Christoph Willibald Gluck homepage
Donald Macleod commemorates the 50th anniversary of Finnish composer Sibelius's death
Jean Sibelius homepage
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Swiss composer Frank Martin.
Frank Martin homepage
A look at the composer famous for symphonies The Carnival of the Animals and Danse Macabre
Camille Saint-Saens homepage
The life and career of Alexander Scriabin is revealed by Donald Macleod.
Alexander Nikolaevich Scriabin homepage
Exploring the music of Zemlinsky, who struggled for recognition during his life.
Alexander Zemlinsky homepage
More than 35,000 letters survive from Liszt, revealing the incredible story of his life.
Franz Liszt homepage
Donald Macleod meets composer John Adams to discuss his life and work.
John Adams homepage
Berg's richly expressive music left a hidden legacy concealed among the notes.
Alban Berg homepage
Donald Macleod is joined by Paul Hindmarsh to explore the life and works of Frank Bridge.
Frank Bridge homepage
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of George Gershwin.
George Gershwin homepage
Donald Macleod pays tribute to Malcolm Arnold following his death in 2006.
Malcolm Arnold homepage
Marking the 50th anniversary of Finzi's death by exploring the composer's life and legacy.
Gerald Finzi homepage
To mark the 90th anniversary of Ginastera's birth, Donald Macleod celebrates his legacy.
Alberto Ginastera homepage
Poulenc's music illustrates his colourful and eclectic character. Donald Macleod presents.
Francis Poulenc homepage
The life and music of the man who began the English musical renaissance.
Hubert Parry homepage
Jazz trumpeter and composer Guy Barker discusses Honegger with Donald Macleod.
Arthur Honegger homepage
The lives and works of two composers who were born a few months apart in 1905.
Constant Lambert and Alan Rawsthorne homepage
Donald Macleod profiles one of Italy's most controversial composers, Ottorino Respighi.
Ottorino Respighi homepage
Donald Macleod meets Henze to discuss his life and works.
Hans Werner Henze homepage
Czech culture and history were creative catalysts for much of Smetana's work.
Bedrich Smetana homepage
The life and works of Enescu, in the week marking fifty years since his death.
George Enescu homepage
The life and work of Ernest Chausson, who died just as he was achieving success.
Ernest Chausson homepage
British composer Sir Michael Tippett's life and works are explored by Donald Macleod.
Sir Michael Tippett homepage
Donald Macleod explores the extraordinary and exotic world of Karol Szymanowski.
Karol Szymanowski homepage
Exploring the works of Cesar Franck and his circle of devoted followers.
Cesar Franck and his circle homepage
Donald Macleod and Roger Nichols explore the works of Henri Dutilleux.
Henri Dutilleux homepage