Donald Macleod sets the scene for Mahler's relationship with his wife, from her account of his clumsiness at their wedding to happy memories of private symphony premieres. Show more

Donald Macleod explores the motives behind Mahler's Kindertotenlieder, a musical response to the birth of his daughter, and the reaction of his wife to it. Show more

Donald Macleod on how Mahler's relationship with Vienna began to chill as the composer found himself a victim of anti-Semitism and targeted by critics of his operatic ambitions. Show more

Donald Macleod focuses on how Mahler's relationship with his wife was dealt a blow with the death of their daughter. He explores the emotional consequences and the musical response. Show more

Donald charts Mahler's final turbulent years, beginning with part of a BBC radio programme which Alma Mahler kept away from public ears for many years after her husband's death. Show more