Scandalous Overtures

Insight into how Josephy Haydn lost his head and why he didn't get a funeral until 100 years after his death.

The tragic story of Peter Tchaikovsky, who lived with shame and fear in a time when his sexual orientation could mean ruin or death.

A professor explores the facts to Mozart's supposed poisoning and provides evidence to the contrary.

Beethoven was devastated by his increasing deafness, to the point where he considered suicide. This is the story of how the famous composer finally came to terms with his affliction.

The professor talks about an innovative composer, Carlo Gesauldo, who is a known murderer.

Bach spent nearly a month in jail after losing his temper and speaking his mind to Prince Wilhelm Ernst of Weimar in 1717.