Rob Cowan presents great pieces, great performances and a few surprises. Show more

With Sarah Walker. Stravinsky: Circus Polka. Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (excerpt). Verdi, arr. Mackerras: Suite (The Lady and the Fool). Flanders and Swann: Song of Reproduction. Show more

Donald Macleod continues his look at Chopin's very creative final years, as his relationship with George Sand became strained and his father died. Show more

Mary Ann Kennedy presents a performance by the Hebrides Ensemble. Beamish: Commedia. Paganini: The Carnival of Venice. Debussy: Cello Sonata. Bartok: Contrast. Show more

Andrew Manze conducts the BBC SSO. Brahms: Tragic Overture. Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor (soloist - Angela Hewitt). Brahms: Symphony No 1. Plus RNCM Festival of Brass 2010. Show more

Petroc Trelawny presents a selection of music and guests from the arts world. Show more

Jonathan Morton conducts the Scottish Ensemble. Tippett: Concerto for Double String Orchestra. Berio: Corale. Bach: Concerto in D minor, BWV1043. Plus music by Vaughan Williams. Show more

Anne McElvoy discusses Violet Gibson, who tried to kill Benito Mussolini in 1926. Plus a discussion on re-burying ancient remains, Michael Foot remembered and social networks. Show more

Donald Macleod continues his look at Chopin's very creative final years, as his relationship with George Sand became strained and his father died. Show more

In a series series marking the 200th anniversary of Chopin's birth, pianist Piers Lane explores the different ways the composer has been interpreted by performers. Show more

Fiona Talkington presents a new album from young Norwegian roots fiddle collective Majorstuen, plus Trinidadian steel-pan music from Earl Brooks and a tribute to Viv Stanshall. Show more

Jonathan Swain with music by Dukas, Debussy, Buffardin, Sweelinck, Franck, Bartok, Berio, Diethelm, Matton, Busoni, Grainger, Lutoslawski, De Fesch, Handel, Hummel and Beethoven. Show more