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Clara and the women—Clara Schumann and Her Circle
5/5 Donald Macleod discovers the women who inspired and were inspired by Clara Schumann.
Clara, Felix and Joseph—Clara Schumann and Her Circle
4/5 Donald Macleod meets two friends who supported Clara Schumann through difficult times.
Clara and Brahms—Clara Schumann and Her Circle
3/5 Donald Macleod dives into Clara Schumann's unique relationship with Johannes Brahms.
Clara and Liszt—Clara Schumann and Her Circle
2/5 Donald Macleod explores the fierce rivalry between Clara Schumann and Franz Liszt.
Clara and Robert—Clara Schumann and Her Circle
1/5 Donald Macleod traces the troubled love story of Clara and Robert Schumann.
Viva Verdi!—Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
5/5 Italy turns Verdi into a national hero. With Kate Molleson.
The People vs Verdi—Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
4/5 Verdi takes on critics, censors and convention. With Kate Molleson.
The Comeback—Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
3/5 Verdi encounters a lifechanging libretto. With Kate Molleson.
Someone to Lose—Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
2/5 Verdi makes a big move and comes face to face with untold tragedy. With Kate Molleson.
Little Rebel—Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
1/5 Kate Molleson follows young Verdi, whose ambitions soon outgrow his surroundings.
