From the Royal Albert Hall , London.

The music of Shostakovich takes centre stage in the year which marks the 25th anniversary of his death. One of the most controversial composers of recent times, he had to withdraw his titanic fourth symphony in the wake of official attacks during the Stalinist period. Plus Brahms's radiant concerto.

Viktoria Mullova (violin), BBCPO, conductor Vassily Sinaisky

Brahms Violin Concerto in D

8.15 Twenty Minutes: Performing Art
A second series of postcards from the Victoria and Albert Museum exploring the shared worlds of art and music. Today Christopher Cook talks to Fiona Lesley about a 1940 Fada "Bullet" radio in the museum's collection.

8.35 Shostakovich Symphony No 4

(Repeated Monday 24 July 2pm)