Donald MacLeod talks to conductor Semyon Bychkov about Shostakovich's 7th Symphony

Composer Nicola Lefanu takes you through her new piece The Crimson Bird

Sakari Oramo on Vaughan Williams, Alwyn, and why you should come and hear this Prom!

Total Immersion: Music For The End Of Time

The BBC SO performs Mahler Symphony No. 5

Conductor Edward Gardner talks about Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture

Semyon Bychkov: 'Beloved Friend' Tchaikovsky Project

Conductor Sir Andrew Davis and cellist Paul Watkins introduce Finzi's Cello Concerto

Brett Dean's Viola Concerto

Brett Dean talks about his relationship with the BBC Symphony Orchestra

Dietrich Henschel explores the background to Mahler’s songs and Clara Pons’ powerful film.

Edward Gardner introduces our varied programme of Eastern European music