Donald Macleod explores the last decade of Mahler's life, known as the 'Alma' years.

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of CPE Bach, and discovers that there is more to him than his famous name.

Donald Macleod presents an overview of some of George Gershwin's greatest works, from both the concert stage and the world of musicals - exploring his gift for melody, and his

Donald Macleod explores Henry Purcell's music for the theatre, from songs he wrote for plays in the 1680s to the semi-opera The Indian Queen, which he did not live to complete

Donald Macleod investigates a little-known 'lost decade' in Tchaikovsky's life - a period the composer spent aimlessly wandering around Europe writing songs, chamber works and religious choral music.

Donald Macleod tells the story of one of our most celebrated English composers, Gustav Holst (1874-1934); a man who was deeply suspicious of his own celebrity. His series features many of Holst's works for the stage, including his ballets and complete performances of several rarely heard operas.

Donald Macleod explores Felix Mendelssohn's last seven years, starting with his appointment in 1841 to the post of Royal Prussian Kapellmeister in his home town of Berlin.

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Catalan composer and pianist Enrique Granados

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of the Russian composer, pianist and conductor Sergei Rachmaninov

Donald Macleod explores the music that was performed at the Palace of Versailles before the French Revolution in 1789