Classical music for breakfast time, plus found sounds and the odd unclassified track.

Nicholas Kenyon chooses his favourite recording of Bach's Christmas Oratorio in Building a Library, and Katy Hamilton reviews an exciting pile of new piano releases. Show more

The sounds of the northern lights not only mesmerise, their constant presence in contrast with the changing environment highlights the consequences of climate change for Alaskans. Show more

Jess Gillam swaps tracks with trumpeter Simon Hofele, from Mahler to Monk. Show more

Violinist and conductor Pekka Kuusisto opens up a colourful selection of music from the inside - revealing familiar and unfamiliar works in a new light Show more

In the depths of winter, Horatio Clare welcomes a Lincolnshire dawn across The Wash. Show more

'Tis more than just a season of snow-clad backdrops and tinkling soundtracks as Matthew Sweet illustrates in his sparkling assortment of film music for cinematic Christmases.

Kathryn Tickell is joined by brother Peter and dad Mike for a seasonal music session. Show more

Live music from singer Elina Duni and guitarist Rob Luft and a guest mix from bassist Jasper Hoiby of acclaimed trio Phronesis. Show more

From the Royal Opera House, a Christmas Concert with highlights from operas by Rossini, Puccini, Mozart and Humperdinck, plus other seasonal music. Mark Wigglesworth conducts. Show more

The experimental vocalist, movement artist and composer, Elaine Mitchener curates and presents the second of two Christmas editions of the New Music Show. Show more

Corey and Adam Moses from jazz re:freshed share tracks with each other. jazz re:freshed is a movement that aims to challenge elitism and prejudice within the jazz community. Show more

An all-Russian programme with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski and pianist Alexander Ghindin. Jonathan Swain presents. Show more