Donald Macleod presents an exclusive week of interview with Michael Nyman.

Donald Macleod unmasks the real Paganini, with the help of biographer Andrew McGee

Donald Macleod explores Mozart's work as a musician away from home, from his earliest outings as an infant phenomenon to his final trip three decades later.

Donald Macleod explores Francis Poulenc's unique musical voice - and sometimes troublesome character - showcasing a blend of much-loved favourites and rare works

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Joseph Haydn through a genre of music he virtually invented, the string quartet

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Irving Berlin, a composer whose career spanned Dvorak to The Beatles. A celebrated songwriter, he composed for both Hollywood and Broadway

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of multi-talented Norwegian composer, pianist and conductor Edward Grieg, who is today regarded as the foremost Scandinavian composer of his generation

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of five itinerant musicians of the British Chapel Royal

Donald Macleod and guest Professor Julian Johnson from Royal Holloway, University of London explore Richard Strauss's life and music

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Greek composer Nikos Skalkottas, who died at the age of 46 with virtually none of his 150 or so works having been published or even performed in public