Composer of the WeekEpisodes Available now
Creative tensions—The Mighty Handful
2/5Tensions arise within the group of ‘The Five’ and their circle.
A Meeting of Unequals—The Mighty Handful
1/5How Russian music changed for ever due to a group of five composers.
Clara and the women—Clara Schumann and Her Circle
5/5Donald Macleod discovers the women who inspired and were inspired by Clara Schumann.
Clara, Felix and Joseph—Clara Schumann and Her Circle
4/5Donald Macleod meets two friends who supported Clara Schumann through difficult times.
Clara and Brahms—Clara Schumann and Her Circle
3/5Donald Macleod dives into Clara Schumann's unique relationship with Johannes Brahms.
Clara and Liszt—Clara Schumann and Her Circle
2/5Donald Macleod explores the fierce rivalry between Clara Schumann and Franz Liszt.
Clara and Robert—Clara Schumann and Her Circle
1/5Donald Macleod traces the troubled love story of Clara and Robert Schumann.
Viva Verdi!—Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
5/5Italy turns Verdi into a national hero. With Kate Molleson.
The People vs Verdi—Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
4/5Verdi takes on critics, censors and convention. With Kate Molleson.
The Comeback—Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
3/5Verdi encounters a lifechanging libretto. With Kate Molleson.
