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Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No 4 from the 2008 BBC Proms. Boris Berezovsky performs with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain under Antonio Pappano. Show more
As the 18th century went on, music began to acquire a higher moral purpose and communal singing became a means of finding a kind of perfection amid the harsh reality of daily life. Show more
A biography of Nashville - the hub of country music - which reveals the dynamic relationship between commerce, art and music that has defined the city since 1925. Show more
Featuring Bobbie Gentry, Anne Murray, Emmylou Harris, Tammy Wynette, Billie Jo Spears, Crystal Gayle, Taylor Swift, Lucinda Williams with Mary Chapin Carpenter and more. Show more
Profile of the singer and actress filmed as she returned to the UK concert stage in 2002 after an absence of 20 years. With contributions from friends, family and colleagues. Show more
Documentary exploring the private life and public legacy of John Denver, America's original country boy, featuring exclusive accounts from those closest to him. Show more
A biography of Nashville - the hub of country music - which reveals the dynamic relationship between commerce, art and music that has defined the city since 1925. Show more
Featuring Bobbie Gentry, Anne Murray, Emmylou Harris, Tammy Wynette, Billie Jo Spears, Crystal Gayle, Taylor Swift, Lucinda Williams with Mary Chapin Carpenter and more. Show more