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Sergei Rachmaninov (1873 鈥� 1943)
Donald Macleod explores the music of Rachmaninov on the 150th anniversary of his birth.

Georges Bizet (1838 鈥� 1875)
Donald Macleod explores the music of Georges Bizet.

Johanna M眉ller-Hermann (1868-1941)
Donald Macleod explores the music of Johanna M眉ller-Hermann.

Barbara Strozzi (1619 鈥� 1677)
Donald Macleod explores the music of Barbara Strozzi.

Thomas Tallis (1505 鈥� 1585)
Donald Macleod explores the music of Thomas Tallis.

Bed艡ich Smetana (1824 鈥� 1884)
Donald Macleod explores how Smetana captured the Czech identity in his music.

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Donald Macleod explores the life of Antonio Vivaldi.

Mel Bonis (1858 鈥� 1937)
Donald Macleod surveys the life of nineteenth century French composer Mel Bonis.

Dmitry Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Donald Macleod explores the turbulent life of Dmitry Shostakovich.

Max Richter (b 1966)
Donald Macleod chats to Max Richter, one of the world鈥檚 most in-demand composers.