Donald Macleod considers Mendelssohn's influence on his protege, Niels Gade. Including Fantasiestucke (1st mvt); The Crusaders; Octet in F, Op 17. Show more

Donald Macleod assesses Gade's contribution to Denmark's musical history. With Holbergiana (excerpt); Violin Concerto; Elverskud (Part 3). Show more

Donald Macleod explores Gade's early life, leading up to his breakthrough work, Echoes of Ossian. With Wedding Waltz; Elverskud (excerpts); Acquarellen; Echoes of Ossian. Show more

Donald Macleod explains how Gade responded musically to prevailing artistic currents in Copenhagen. With Piano Sonata in E minor; Symphony No 1 (excerpt); Et folkesagn (excerpt). Show more

Donald Macleod focuses on the reasons why Gade made a momentous decision to return to Denmark in 1848. With String Quartet in D, Op 63 and Symphony No 4 in B flat. Show more