Donald Macleod examines how, after the end of Chopin’s relationship with Georges Sand, a situation in Paris pushed the composer to accept an invitation to come back to Britain. Show more
Donald Macleod explores the first time Chopin visited Britain in 1837, when he secretly accompanied his friend, pianist and piano maker Camille Pleyel, on his trip to London Show more
Donald Macleod explores Chopin’s final days in London before returning to Paris, his waning health again exacerbated by the polluted London air. Show more
Donald Macleod explores how Chopin was introduced into high society through a series of appearances organised by his pupil and admirer Jane Stirling. Show more
