Donald Macleod explores more of Berlioz’s ambitious experiments in musical storytelling, including an opera based on Virgil's tales of the Trojan War that he'd loved as a child. Show more

Donald Macleod explores the composition of one of Beethoven’s greatest late-period works – the monumental Grosse Fuge. Show more

Donald Macleod sees Berlioz deeply unsettled by his first encounter with Shakespeare. After two unhappy love affairs, Berlioz finds himself in danger of fatally losing his way. Show more

Berlioz reconnects with Shakespearean actor Harriet Smithson and works on a new symphony based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. With Donald Macleod. Show more

Donald Macleod investigates the origins of Berlioz’s flair for drama and how his imagination was set alight by great writers, past and present. Show more

Old age brings some bitter blows, but Berlioz finds lightness and laughter in his final work. With Donald Macleod. Show more

Donald Macleod and William Lyons introduce sacred Christmas music written for the newly built Notre-Dame and discuss what makes it so extraordinary. Show more

Donald Macleod and William Lyons explore the wealth of medieval music written in Mary’s honour, and the emerging tradition of lullabies to the infant Jesus. Show more

Donald Macleod explores how Ennio Morricone got his big break through his early work with the film director Sergio Leone. Show more

Donald Macleod explores Morricone’s experimental work in Italian auteur cinema and giallo in the 1960s and 1970s. Show more

Donald Macleod finds Ennio Morricone’s work beginning to win awards, and he also starts writing music for Hollywood movies. Show more

Kate Molleson and Natasha Loges explore the serious effects on Johanna Senfter’s career caused by the run-up to, and aftermath of, the Second World War. Show more

Donald Macleod explores Morricone’s early years as a chess fanatic and trumpeter, and discovers how a trip he made to Darmstadt proved a particularly formative experience. Show more

Donald Macleod finds Morricone nominated for multiple Academy Awards, but after a series of losses, the composer gives up hope of ever winning one. Show more

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Venetian luminaries Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli. Today, we climb up to the organ loft in their workplace of St Mark’s Basilica Show more

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Venetian luminaries Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli. Today, we follow Andrea’s origin story and the quest for his dream job Show more

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Venetian luminaries Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli. Today, Giovanni’s in at the deep end – holding down a new job amidst family tragedy Show more

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Venetian luminaries Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli. Today, a glimpse into Giovanni’s little black book, and his moneymaking schemes Show more

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Venetian luminaries Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli. Today, Giovanni’s late years, and how his influence as a teacher shaped his legacy. Show more

Donald Macleod delves into Stanford’s relationship with colleagues and students, and we see a number of explosive exchanges. Show more