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

Iain Burnside joins Andrew McGregor for your guide to the essential recording of Beethoven's Cello Sonata No 3 in A, Op 69. Plus Andrew and Hannah's pick of the year. Show more

Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton and composer Jake Heggie in conversation, plus the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra fighting for survival. Show more

Jess Gillam and tenor Nicky Spence don their Christmas jumpers to share their favourite seasonal music, from Handel to Joni Mitchell. Show more

Robin O’Neill opens up a selection of music from a bassoonist and conductor’s point of view - revealing familiar and unfamiliar works in a new light. Show more

Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings is one of contemporary cinema's milestone moments. Matthew Sweet is joined by Doug Adams for a detailed look at Howard Shore's epic score. Show more

Kathryn Tickell is joined by singer Fay Hield to experience the Yorkshire carol tradition. Show more

Live music from Chilean sax star Melissa Aldana and her quintet. Plus drummer Anne Paceo’s inspirations. Show more

Vaulting ambition spells toil and trouble for Simon Keenlyside in the title role of Verdi's first Shakespearean opera. Daniele Rustioni conducts at the Royal Opera House. Show more

An archive repeat in tribute to the radio producer Piers Plowright who died earlier this year. At the Window glimpses the blues pianist Jimmy Yancey and his city, Chicago. Show more

Kerry Andrew with the latest in new music performance and releases. Ilan Volkov conducts music by Courtney Bryan and Talib Rasul Hakim. Show more

Corey Mwamba shares new music from Sara Schoenbeck and Ryoko Akama, plus the iconic Archie Shepp on his inspirations. Show more

Alan Gilbert conducts the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra in Hamburg. Jonathan Swain presents. Show more