Sue Perkins and Tom Service with the conclusion of a series about everything to do with the most famous form in classical music. Including Sibelius's 8th, and feedback on applause. Show more
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Sue Perkins and Tom Service explore how the symphony articulated a dream of nationhood in the 19th century, Sibelius's changing reputation, and famous beginnings and endings. Show more
Sue Perkins and Tom Service explore your questions about who's still writing symphonies now - and if you can be considered a great composer if you have not written one. Show more
Donald Macleod introduces John Dowland, and those influenced by his exquisite melodies.
Sue Perkins and Tom Service explore the roots of the symphony, discovering who wrote the first, as well as discussing the so-called 'father' of the form, Joseph Haydn. Show more
Comedienne Sue Perkins joins Tom Service to unravel everything you ever wanted to know about the most famous form in classical music and examine the legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven. Show more
Sue Perkins and Tom Service explore the programme symphonies of the Romantic era, plus the private enigmas buried in the symphonies of Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and Schnittke. Show more
Music Feature
Wandering Minstrels
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Available for over a year
Sarah Walker uncovers the forgotten story of the Wandering Minstrels, an orchestra of aristocrats who gave the first ever concert at the Royal Albert Hall in 1871. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Alan Bennett and musicians young and old consider the orchestral heritage of Yorkshire and future prospects. From 2015. Show more
Suzy Klein explores composers' orchestral depictions of weather, focusing on music by Vivaldi, Handel, Vaughan Williams, Britten and Beethoven. Show more
Sarah Taylor listens to children from Amersham Music Centre as conductor Fiona Jacob leads rehearsals for their first performance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Show more
Twenty Minutes
Bittersweet Symphony
20 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Available for over a year
Louise Fryer investigates the inspiration behind Walton's powerful First Symphony, and discovers a story of love, heartache, struggle and triumph. Show more
Radio Wales Arts Show
Morfydd Owen
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales Extra
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Morfydd Owen died in tragic circumstances a century ago. Nicola Heywood-Thomas looks at the life and musical legacy of the composer, who was born in Treforest. Show more
Donald Macleod pieces together the truths as he traces Verdi's life and music.
Three Minute Epiphany
Beverly Glenn Copeland: New Audiences
5 minutes
First broadcast:Available for over a year
He has released seven albums over the years and shows no sign of slowing at 75.
A musical re-telling of a classic children's tale, featuring musicians from the BBC Philharmonic. Narrated by Nihal Arthanayake.
Ananse needs some money to buy food so makes some hats to sell. But on his way to the market, some monkeys steal them! Can Ananse outwit them to get his precious hats back? Show more
Many years ago, the Jade Emperor of China held a race across a great river to decide the order of the years of the zodiac. Twelve daring animals compete to take first place. Show more
When the Little Fir Tree sees the other trees in the forest being used to make things, she wonders when her turn will come. What will life be like when she's a big, tall tree? Show more
Jack's mum is confused when he brings home five beans as payment for their cow. She throws them out, but they grow into a beanstalk! What will Jack find when he climbs to the top? Show more