Donald Macleod focuses on how Dittersdorf's talent was spotted by the aristocracy and an offer of employment came from Prince Joseph Friedrich von Saxe-Hildburghausen. Show more

Donald Macleod explains how, as Dittersdorf grew older, a weakness for gambling led the young man into debt. He fled to Prague, with his employer in pursuit. Show more

Donald Macleod focuses on Dittersdorf's tour of Italy with fellow composer Gluck. There he gave a number of performances and was presented with various gifts. Show more

Donald Macleod focuses on Dittersdorf's work for the Church and his elevation to the nobility. Show more

Donald Macleod focuses on Dittersdorf's final years, when his music fell out of fashion and he fell into poverty. Show more