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Ceremony and conflict—The Venetian School
3/5Donald Macleod explores how friction built between the composers of the Venetian School.

Saint Mark—The Venetian School
2/5Donald Macleod examines the influence of St Mark on the music of the Venetian School.

A New Rome—The Venetian School
1/5Exploring music making in Venice, and the composers of the early Venetian School

Twilight Years—Cyril Scott (1879-1970)
5/5Donald Macleod follows Cyril Scott through the final decades of his life.

War and Separation—Cyril Scott (1879-1970)
4/5Donald Macleod journeys through the life of Cyril Scott during the 1930s and World War 2.

Exploring the Occult—Cyril Scott (1879-1970)
3/5Donald Macleod delves into Cyril Scott’s interest in mysticism and occultism.

The English Debussy—Cyril Scott (1879-1970)
2/5Donald Macleod follows Cyril Scott as Scott establishes himself as a composer and pianist.

Time in Frankfurt—Cyril Scott (1879-1970)
1/5Donald Macleod explores Cyril Scott’s early life, including his time in Frankfurt.

Anton Rubinstein—Greatest Showstoppers
Donald Macleod follows Anton Rubinstein's quest to transform classical music in Russia

The Final Years - 1828—Franz Schubert - The Final Years
5/5Kate Molleson journeys through the last five years of Franz Schubert’s life.