Donald Macleod focuses on Maxwell Davies's lifelong mission to improve the musical life of young people and to break down the barriers between composer, performer and audience. Show more

Donald Macleod explores how the landscape and people of the Orkney Islands influenced Peter Maxwell Davies's music. Show more

Donald Macleod on Maxwell Davies's remarkable journey from enfant terrible to Master of the Queen's Music, as well as his music for the Anglican liturgy and his last symphony. Show more

Donald Macleod considers how the Orkney Islands' landscape, history, environment, myths and its people inspired Peter Maxwell Davies's work. Show more

From plainchant to foxtrots, Donald Macleod explores how Peter Maxwell Davies delved into the past for musical inspiration that shocked 1960s audiences. Show more