First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod focuses on the music at a lavish royal party that took place at Kenilworth Castle in 1575. With works by Tallis, Sheppard, Blitheman and Byrd. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod focuses on a period in 1623 when an impending royal liaison sees the building of a Catholic chapel within metres of the Chapel Royal musicians' base. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod charts the fortunes of a new master at the Chapel, who arrived in 1674 as the foundations were being laid for the new St Paul's Cathedral. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod on how Maurice Greene lost the opportunity to compose for coronation of George II to a naturalised German. Plus the fortunes of the chapel musicians up to today. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod focuses on an occasion in 1520, when Henry VIII was in France to sign a royal treaty, an occasion when his chapel musicians had to show their skills. Show more
