Donald Macleod follows the budding musician to Paris, where he pursues his dream of devoting his life to music as a violinist and as a composer. Music includes his Cello Concerto. Show more

Donald Macleod takes a fresh look at the composer behind a concert favourite, the Symphonie espagnole, first made famous by virtuoso violinist Pablo de Sarasate. Show more

Donald Macleod discovers why Lalo's first opera remained unperformed for over a century, with excerpts from this exciting political drama and the folk influenced Concerto Russe. Show more

Donald Macleod considers why the bitter arguments of the opposing factions present at the first night of Lalo's only ballet, Namouna, overshadowed the brilliance of the music. Show more

Donald Macleod finds Lalo finally enjoying success when he hits the jackpot with his second opera. Music includes excerpts from Le roi d'Ys, and his only string quartet. Show more