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

Donald Macleod follows Monteverdi on the road to stardom at the court of Mantua.

Donald Macleod explores the final part of Stravinsky's life, considering the impact his experience of America had on the man and his music

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of German Romantic composer and conductor Max Bruch

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Paul Dukas. An influential voice in musical circles, he comfortably sharedhis time between roles as a composer, musicologist, music critic and teacher