Elizabeth Alker with her Breakfast melange of classical music, folk, found sounds and the odd Unclassified track. Start your weekend right.

Elin Manahan-Thomas's pick of the ultimate recording of Schumann's song cycle Myrthen, plus Allyson Devenish's new release selection. Show more

Tom Service talks to director Netia Jones and the countertenor Iestyn Davies about their new project where music and theatre intersect to explore melancholy. Show more

Jess Gillam and Welsh pianist Siwan Rhys share the music they love. Show more

Clarinettist Mariam Adam reveals familiar and unfamiliar works in a new light, including classical music from Mexico and a concerto for jazz quintet. Show more

The world of the convent has given rise to some interesting and varied cinema - Black Narcissus, Agnes of God, The Sound of Music and this week's new release, Prey for the Devil. Show more

Kathryn Tickell with the latest new releases and a specially recorded studio session by Korean pansori singer Jaram Lee. Show more

Kevin Le Gendre presents a special edition of J to Z exploring jazz, Afrofuturism and beyond with guests Nicole Mitchell, Theo Croker and William Parker. Show more

Verdi's dramatic masterpiece Aida, recorded at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. A starry cast is led by Elena Stikhina in the title role and Francesco Meli as Radames. Show more

The latest in new music performance including works by Chiyoko Szlavnics, Leo Chadburn and Tansy Davies. Show more

Corey Mwamba presents a performance from Beck Hunters, recorded at this year’s Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music. Show more

Works by Stravinsky, Widmann, Mendelssohn and García Lorca from the Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona. Jonathan Swain presents Show more