First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod explores music that was performed at the Palace of Versailles before the French Revolution. With works by Morin, Lully, DeLalande and Charpentier. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod discovers what kinds of sacred and secular music were written for performance at the Palace of Versailles during the reigns of Louis XIV and XV. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod visits the Grande Ecurie, home of the King's horses, plus equerries, stablemen, musicians and pageboys. It hosted several spectacular theatrical shows. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod visits the Peace Drawing Room, favoured by Louis XV's wife Marie Leszczynska for her musical soirees. With music by Rameau, Daquin, Campra, Mondonville and Mozart. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod visits the mansion which Louis XVI gave to his wife Marie-Antoinette, who was a keen musician and performed in stage productions with her closest friends. Show more
