Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 01 | Setting Out | 20240401 | Donald Macleod follows Mozart and his family on an ambitious European adventure. Today, the Mozarts wave goodbye to their neighbours in Salzburg and head north. Their savings will only sustain them a few months and they'll have to learn how to earn as they go if they want to reach Paris. Allegro in F major, K 1c Lang Lang, piano Exsultate, jubilate, K 165, 1. Exsultate, jubilate Emma Kirkby, soprano Academy of Ancient Music, conducted by Christopher Hogwood Quartet for Oboe, Violin, Viola and Cello in F Major, K 370 Robin Williams, oboe Members of Scottish Chamber Orchestra Alexander Janiczek, director & violin Misericordias Domini in D Minor, K 222 The Dunedin Consort, directed by John Butt Violin Concerto No 4 in D major, K 218 Simon Standage, violin Academy of Ancient Music, directed by Christopher Hogwood Donald Macleod follows Mozart and his family on an ambitious European adventure. Today, the Mozarts wave goodbye to their neighbours in Salzburg and head north. |
| 2024 | 02 | A Rocky Road To Paris | 20240402 | The Mozart family have barely started their European adventure, and already their plans are going awry. With Donald Macleod. Today, the Mozarts' plans to enthral wealthy royals in Mainz and Bonn are scuppered when they arrive to discover the princes are either absent or ill. Bad weather ruins a river voyage down the Rhine and they are kept waiting for six weeks by Prince Karl Alexander of Belgium. Young Wolfgang is homesick and the family coffers are emptying fast. Symphony in C, K 208/102, 1. Molto allegro Academy of St Martin in the Fields, conducted by Sir Neville Marriner Allegro in C Major, K 6 Florian Birsak, clavichord Piano Concerto No 17 in G major, K 453: II. Andante Lang Lang, piano Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt Mass in C, K 317 'Coronation Mass': Credo & Agnus Dei Barbara Bonney, soprano Catherine Wyn-Rogers, contralto Jamie MacDougall, tenor Stephen Gadd, bass The English Concert Choir The English Concert, directed by Trevor Pinnock Violin Sonata No 1 in C Major, K 6 Rachel Podger, baroque violin Gary Cooper, fortepiano Donald Macleod joins Mozart and his family on an ambitious European adventure. The Mozart family have barely started their epic European adventure, and already their plans are going awry. With Donald Macleod. |
| 2024 | 03 | Mixed Fortunes In London | 20240403 | The Mozart's arrive in Britain with high hopes, but unexpected problems arise. With Donald Macleod. Today, the Mozarts change their plans and divert to London, lured by the promise of large profits to be made in Europe's wealthiest capital. The children quickly make a big impression at Buckingham House, but a mystery disease threatens to derail their progress. Sonata No 14, K 29: I. Allegro molto François Fernandez, violin Pierre Hantaï, harpsichord Divertimento in F, K 138 Hagen Quartet Va, dal furor portata, K 21 Rolando Villazón, tenor London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Antonio Pappano Symphony No 1 in E flat major, K 16 Northern Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Nicholas Ward Flute Sonata in C major, K 14 Marc Grauwels, flute Guy Penson, harpsichord Donald Macleod joins Mozart and his family on an epic European adventure. The Mozart family arrive in Britain with high hopes. The children make a dazzling first impression, but unexpected problems arise. With Donald Macleod. |
| 2024 | 04 | Encounters With Scientists And Doctors | 20240404 | Donald Macleod sees the Mozart family rally together as catastrophe strikes. Today, the boy Mozart is tested by a scientist of the Royal Society in London and the family is struck by a sudden and desperate crisis. Is their wonderful tour destined to end in tragedy? Violin Sonata No 8 in F major, K 13: I. Allegro Abegg Trio String Quartet No. 3 in G major, K 156: II. Adagio Armida Quartett Sonata for Piano duet in C major, K 521: II Andante, III Allegretto Kirill Gerstein & Ferenc Rados, piano Symphony No 4 in D major, K 19 The Mozartists, directed by Ian Page Mass in C minor, K 427 'Great': VI Qui tollis, VII Quoniam, VIII Jesu Christe Christiane Oelze, soprano Jennifer Larmore, soprano Scott Weir, tenor Chœurs du Collegium Vocale et de La Chapelle Royale Orchestre des Champs-Élysées, conducted by Philippe Herreweghe Donald Macleod joins Mozart and his family on an ambitious European adventure. Mozart is tested by a fellow of the Royal Society in London. When they reach Holland, the family is struck by a sudden and desperate crisis. With Donald Macleod. |
| 2024 | 05 LAST | Homeward Bound | 20240405 | The Mozarts finally return home, transformed by their extraordinary adventure. With Donald Macleod. Today, it's time to head home. But how? The Mozart family are currently stranded in The Hague, with vital luggage abandoned in Paris. It's going to be a long and winding road back to Salzburg and the family are determined to make the most of every new sight and experience along the way. Symphony No 7a in G, K Anh 221 (K45a) 'Alte Lambacher': III. Presto Concentus Musicus Wien, directed by Nikolaus Harnoncourt Gallimathias musicum K 32 (excerpts) I Solisti Veneti, directed by Claudio Scimone Piano Sonata No 16 in C, K 545 Mitsuko Uchida, piano Violin Sonata in C, K 28 Alina Ibragimova, violin Cédric Tiberghien, piano Symphony No 5 in B flat, K 22 The English Concert, directed by Trevor Pinnock Clarinet Concerto in A, K 622: II Adagio, III Rondo Martin Fröst, clarinet & director Bremen German Chamber Philharmonic Donald Macleod joins Mozart and his family on an epic European adventure The Mozarts finally return to Salzburg but are determined to make the most of every new sight and experience along the long and winding road home. With Donald Macleod. |