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Dvořák and America
Donald Macleod explores Dvořák’s American years and uncovers what he achieved there.
Handel and the Crown
Donald Macleod explores Handel’s crucial relationship with the British monarchy.
Vaughan Williams Today 4/4
Donald Macleod returns for the final week of Vaughan Williams Today.
Vaughan Williams Today 3/4
Donald continues his four-week exploration of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Vaughan Williams Today 2/4
Donald chronicles Vaughan Williams’ life through the years 1914 to 1930.
Vaughan Williams Today 1/4
Donald Macleod takes a fresh look at composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.
One Hit Wonders
Donald Macleod explores some of the greatest “one-hit wonders” in classical music.
Elmer Bernstein (1992 – 2004)
Donald Macleod talks to Peter and Emilie Bernstein about film composer Elmer Bernstein.
Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Donald Macleod explores Debussy's life as he approaches his thirties.
Henriette Bosmans (1895-1952)
Donald Macleod explores Henriëtte Bosmans' rise to fame as both a pianist and a composer.