First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod pinpoints the early encounters of Rachmaninov and Medtner. Both graduated from the Moscow Conservatoire, but with very different levels of self-confidence. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod explores the effect of Medtner's brother's accusing Rachmaninov of musical philistinism. Their spat threatened the Rachmaninov and Medtner's relationship. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod traces Rachmaninov and Medtner's journey to America, where the formerproved to be an invaluable source of help for the less worldly-wise Medtner. Show more