Tom Service meets opera, theatre and festival director Peter Sellars, known for his interpretations of classic works, often illuminating contemporary social and political issues. Show more
Documentary providing unique insights into the working life of one of the world's most acclaimed musicians, celebrated conductor Sir Simon Rattle. Show more
Front Row
Opera director Peter Sellars, It Follows, Politics on stage, Anna Smaill
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Peter Sellars on directing Purcell's final unfinished opera The Indian Queen, Teen horror movie It Follows reviewed, politics on stage, and Anna Smaill on her novel The Chimes. Show more
Pappano's Classical Voices
Episode 3: Mezzo-Soprano
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Antonio Pappano explores the great roles and singers through the prism of the main voice types. He continues with the mezzo-soprano, often the rival or the villainess. Show more