Donald Macleod delves into the turbulent period during which Schumann composed his popular piano work, Scenes from Childhood. Show more

Donald Macleod explores a period of illness and suffering in Schuman’s life, when he also completed his exuberant piano concerto. Show more

Donald Macleod unpacks Schumann’s early steps and missteps in love, around the time he composed his popular piano work Carnaval. Show more

Donald Macleod journeys through Schumann’s first years of marriage, when he composed his Piano Quintet. Show more

Donald Macleod follows Schumann through difficult times in a new city and the writing of his Three Fantasies for piano. Show more