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Sibelius's Second Symphony and Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto are performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, plus the world premiere of a new work by Mark-Anthony Turnage. Show more
Documentary exploring the life and music of Sibelius. Filmmaker Christopher Nupen looks at the composer's development, from his beginnings to the time of his third symphony. Show more
Rolando Villazon looks at the world of the tenor, including past greats such as Caruso and stars of today like Domingo, and finds out how they tackle their most famous roles. Show more
Documentary exploring the life and music of Jean Sibelius. Filmmaker Christopher Nupen covers the period from the fourth symphony to the unfinished eighth, the peak of his career. Show more
Clare Balding charts how incomers - a diverse group which includes Dr Johnson and an occupying English army - have changed our view of the Scottish Highlands. Show more
As they complete their journey, the Woods make a sacrifice to the gods at Lake Averno, come face to face with Hannibal in Rome and cross the Mediterrenean Sea to Tunisia. Show more
Rolando Villazon looks at the world of the tenor, including past greats such as Caruso and stars of today like Domingo, and finds out how they tackle their most famous roles. Show more
Sibelius's Second Symphony and Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto are performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, plus the world premiere of a new work by Mark-Anthony Turnage. Show more
