Donald Macleod examines some of the earliest surviving stories from Bach's youth, revealing the character traits that would shape his future career. Show more

Donald Macleod explains why Bach experienced both joy and sadness after he became court conductor in Cothen. Show more

Donald Macleod discusses Bach's final move, to Leipzig, where he immediately set about transforming musical life in the city's schools, churches and concert venues. Show more

Donald Macleod follows the young Bach to his new job at the court of Weimar, where he found fresh inspiration and became embroiled in the political machinations of his masters. Show more

Donald Macleod discusses Bach's final years, when he poured his lifetime of musical experience into a series of late masterworks that were to be his legacy for future generations. Show more