Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents great pieces, great performances and a few surprises. Show more
With Sarah Walker. Bridge: Cherry Ripe. Parry: Symphonic Variations. Weber: Clarinet Quintet in B flat. Sibelius: Finlandia. Schubert, orch Mahler: Death and the Maiden quartet. Show more
Donald Macleod is joined by Karen Henson to discuss Parisian Opera-Comique's roots and its growth in the 18th century. Show more
Jonathan Biss (piano) in a recital from 2010's Edinburgh Festival. Mozart: Adagio in B minor. Beethoven: Piano Sonata in F minor. Kirchner: 5 Pieces. Schumann: Kreisleriana. Show more
Part: Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten. Britten: Four Sea Interludes. Huw Watkins: Violin Concerto. Shostakovich: Symphony No 5. Alina Ibragimova (violin), BBC SO/Edward Gardner. Show more
Petroc Trelawny is joined by Sophie Koch, Nicholas Collon, David Robertson, Mark Anthony Turnage, Gabriella Swallow and Genevieve Wilkins. Show more
From the Royal Albert Hall. Vladimir Ashkenazy conducts the Sydney Symphony in Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier Suite. Ravel: Piano Concerto in G, with soloist Helene Grimaud. Show more
In an audience discussion, Susan Hitch is joined by composer James MacMillan and religious poet Michael Symmons Roberts to explore the relationship between poetry and the divine. Show more
Presented by Suzy Klein, from the Royal Albert Hall. Vladimir Ashkenazy's Prom with the Sydney Symphony concludes with Scriabin's multi-coloured Symphony No 3 (The Divine Poem). Show more
Dance critic Judith Mackrell tells the story of Les Ballets Russes, the infamous but short-lived dance company, which revolutionised ballet. Show more
Freya Johnston reflects on how the great dictionary writer Samuel Johnson's direct approach to language and life still influences our everyday use of English today. Show more
Fiona Talkington explores Ethiopian traditions with orthodox church music and singer Adisie Fedjer. Plus Max Richter's new album and lullabies from Sidsel Endresen and Trio Tzane. Show more
Jonathan Swain presents music by Haydn, Beethoven, Gorecki, Schumann, Durante, Arriaga, Tailleferre, Verhulst, Turina, Strauss, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Svendsen, Tchaikovsky, Mozart. Show more
