Donald Macleod explains why, although Napoleon's singing voice was reputedly terrible, he coupled his military crusades with an ardent love for music. Show more

With Napoleon's own musicianship and tastes in question, is there any place for him as an impresario? Composers' views were divided, as Donald Macleod finds. Show more

Napoleon's Music: Series exploring the life and works of a succession of composers. Show more

As Napoleon's ashes are returned from Corsica, artistic rivalries are exposed. An unlikely figure records the occasion as a German journalist. Show more

Donald Macleod investigates the story behind Eroica, Beethoven's tribute to Napoleon, and its deleted dedication. Show more