Donald Macleod explores how Lully came to work for his chief patron, King Louis XIV, the dynamics of the relationship between the two men and the advantages this afforded to Lully. Show more
Donald Macleod explores the circumstances that led to Lully’s marriage and a series of changes which happened at around this time, including an alteration to the composer's name. Show more
Donald Macleod tells the story of Lully's friendship with Molière, one of the greatest writers of the age. Part of Radio 3's exploration of Molière marking his 400th anniversary. Show more
Donald Macleod examines Lully’s childhood and the composer’s own misleading claims about his heritage, exploring how Lully came to France and began to make a name for himself. Show more
Donald MacLeod explores some of the drastic events that were caused by Lully's tendency to make enemies, and how he eventually fell out with King Louis XIV. Show more
