Baritone Benjamin Appl and pianist James Baillieu reimagine Schubert's song cycle Winterreise in the wintry setting of an Alpine landscape. Show more
Results 1 to 20 of 31 for your search filters
Order results by:
Filter by channel
Profile exploring the many paradoxes in the life and music of the controversial, enigmatic Herbert von Karajan, the most successful conductor in the history of classical music. Show more
Music Matters
Karajan on BBC Four, A Celebration of the Viola, George Frideric Handel - A Life with Friends
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Available for over a year
Tom Service reviews a new Handel biography with Robin Blaze and Tess Knighton, previews John Bridcut's TV documentary on conductor Herbert von Karajan and celebrates the viola. Show more
Intimate behind-the-scenes documentary about the handsome German tenor Jonas Kaufmann, one of the hottest properties in the opera world, and his triumphant return after illness. Show more
Observational documentary with exclusive access to the Prince of Wales over 12 months, both at work and behind the scenes, at home and abroad, to mark his seventieth birthday. Show more
In this film, made in 2011, the then Prince of Wales gives his perspective on the work of Hubert Parry, composer of some of Britain's best-loved hymns. Show more
Bernard Haitink explores the art of conducting as he prepares for his retirement in 2019 at the age of 90. Show more
The turbulent life and fascinating music of British composer Michael Tippett, which has challenged or delighted musicians round the world with its energy and ecstasy. Show more
Former prime ministers discuss their dealings with Her Majesty the Queen, and the relationship at the heart of the UK's constitutional system. Show more
The eyewitnesses and participants in the BBC’s early history recount some of the triumphs and disasters as new frontiers of broadcasting were mapped out – often by accident rather than design. Show more
BBC TV’s first female newsreader, Nan Winton, tells the story of how she was sacked, and staff from the BBC’s monitoring service explain the role they played in defusing the Cuban Missile Crisis. Show more
Documentary about the importance of children in the life and work of composer Benjamin Britten and some of the boys he was close to talk about their relationships with him. Show more
People's Century
1939: Total War
55 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
The Second World War told from the perspective of the civilian experience. Interviewees from many countries tell of the area bombing, terror campaigns and genocide. Show more
1 hour
Alan Yentob explores the magical and mysterious world of the children's author Roald Dahl, using material from Dahl's personal archive and featuring interviews with his family. Show more
Documentary offering a rare insight into the early career of dancer Rudolf Nureyev. Includes interviews with friends and colleagues, plus cine-camera footage of the man himself. Show more
1 hour, 30 minutes
Musical and psychological portrait of classical composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, which explores the passions that drove this giant of 20th-century English music. Show more
Documentary showing the apparently self-confident Edward Elgar as a brilliant but neurotic musician with a chip on his shoulder about his lowly origins and his Catholic religion. Show more
The Prince of Wales gives his perspective on the work of Hubert Parry, composer of some of Britain's best-loved hymns, with the help of Parry's family, scholars and performers. Show more
As the Duke of Edinburgh marks his 90th birthday, Fiona Bruce explores the apparent contradictions in the life of Prince Philip, and speaks to him about his work and future plans. Show more
1 hour, 30 minutes
Documentary exploring the unique talents of the great Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, with contributions from his widow and daughters, conductors and former pupils. Show more