Born in the Basque country to a Spanish mother, Ravel was always fascinated by Spain and Spanish music. Donald Macleod traces this influence in Ravel's earliest works. Show more
All roads lead to Rome, they say, but not in Ravel's case. Donald Macleod looks at Ravel's music and career, following the Prix de Rome scandal. Show more
A very short man, Ravel was close to the world of children, with whom he got on very well. Donald Macleod explores the theme of childhood storytelling in Ravel's work. Show more
Donald Macleod explores the effect of the WWI on the music of Maurice Ravel, as the composer commemorates the fallen and goes on to develop a leaner style to match the new Jazz Age. Show more
Donald Macleod completes his review of the life and music of Maurice Ravel with a look at his final compositions, which emerged during the last few years of his life. Show more