Composer of the WeekEpisodes Available now
The Final Act—Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
5/5Donald Macleod tells the story of Donizettiās prolific and dramatic late years.
A French Resolution—Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
4/5Donald Macleod follows Donizettiās move to Paris, in search of artistic freedom.
Headaches and Heartbreak—Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
3/5Donald Macleod sees Donizetti battle censorship and successive family tragedies.
High Notes and Low Ebbs—Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
2/5Donald Macleod pursues Donizettiās story as he writes about, and falls in, love.
Onwards and Upwards—Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
1/5Donald Macleod charts Donizettiās rise from an underground cellar to his operatic debut.
Sounds of the Sea and Gamelan—New Zealand Composers
5/5Donald Macleod explores five classical composers from New Zealand - today Gareth Farr.
Greek Mythology and Percussion—New Zealand Composers
4/5Donald Macleod explores five classical composers from New Zealand - today John Psathas.
Whale-song and MÄori Goddesses—New Zealand Composers
3/5Donald Macleod explores five composers from New Zealand - today Dame Gillian Whitehead.
Pushing Boundaries—New Zealand Composers
2/5Donald Macleod explores five classical composers from New Zealand - today Jenny McLeod.
Grandfather of New Zealand Music—New Zealand Composers
1/5Donald Macleod explores five classical composers from New Zealand - today Douglas Lilburn.
