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God Against Art
Donald Macleod explores Elgar’s faith and falling out with God. Read more
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Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Donald Macleod explores Elgar’s faith and falling out with God.
Friends and Enigmas
Donald Macleod decodes Elgar’s Enigma Variations.
Wobbling On
Donald Macleod follows Elgar on a bicycle ride through the countryside.
Max Bruch (1838-1920)
On a Quest
Donald Macleod charts Bruch’s restless early years of musical soul-searching.
Making an Impression
Donald Macleod explores Bruch’s journey towards his hugest hit, his first Violin Concerto.
Love and Liverpool
Donald Macleod follows Bruch as he grapples with a new life chapter on British shores.
Berlin and the Brood
Donald Macleod takes us inside the Bruch family home and its dynamics.
A Happy Place
Donald Macleod transports us to Bruch’s spiritual and creative haven, the Igeler Hof.
Leos Janacek (1854-1928)
On the Cusp
Kate Molleson explores the struggles of Janáček's long-awaited breakthrough era.
A New Muse
Kate Molleson tells the story of the encounter which upturned Janáček's life and music.
Eternal Youth
Kate Molleson follows Janáček’s eventful 70th birthday year.
Burn After Reading
Kate Molleson follows the sharp turns of Janáček’s escalating love triangle.
Fatal Attraction
Kate Molleson unpacks the dramatic final scenes of Janacek’s life.
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Becoming a Guardian
Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s endeavours to become his nephew's guardian.
Humiliated in Court
Donald Macleod follows Beethoven's courtroom battles for custody of his nephew, Karl.
Possessiveness and Jealousy
Donald Macleod delves into Beethoven’s possessiveness over his nephew Karl.
Adolescent Conflicts
Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s dependence upon his nephew Karl.
Declining Years
Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s final years with Karl.
Georges Bizet (1838-1875)
Great Expectations
Donald Macleod Introduces us to Carmen, Bizet’s most fêted operatic creation.
