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Simon Russell Beale investigates the symphonic world of the Soviet Union composer Shostakovich, and how Ives and Copland were creating a new American sound. Show more
Fiddler John McCusker, piper Mike McGoldrick and the American trio of Alison Krauss, Sarah Jarosz and Amos Lee are among those playing more traditional country and Celtic music. Show more
A look at how Peter Gabriel's album So, released in 1986, gave him a level of success that had eluded him with Genesis and his four previous solo albums. Show more
BBC studio performances by progressive rock bands of the 1970s, including Yes, Genesis, ELP, Caravan, Family, Atomic Rooster and more. Show more
Documentary about progressive music and the bands involved, from successes such as Yes, Genesis and ELP to the trials and tribulations of lesser-known bands such as Caravan. Show more
A look at how Peter Gabriel's album So, released in 1986, gave him a level of success that had eluded him with Genesis and his four previous solo albums. Show more
Martin Simpson, Michael Chapman and Steve Tilston, three of the English acoustic scene's finest singer-songwriters and guitarists, get together at London's intimate Bush Hall. Show more
Compilation of folk performances from the 1950s and 60s. Featured artists include Peggy Seeger, Ewan McColl, Lonnie Donegan, Martin Carthy, AL Lloyd and Bob Davenport. Show more
Fiddler John McCusker, piper Mike McGoldrick and the American trio of Alison Krauss, Sarah Jarosz and Amos Lee are among those playing more traditional country and Celtic music. Show more
