Tom Service talks to John Tavener about influential composers, spirituality and faith

Edward Gardner introduces our varied programme of Eastern European music

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

The BBC Symphony Chorus

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

Semyon Bychkov: 'Beloved Friend' Tchaikovsky Project

Leila Josefowicz talks about working with Luca Francesconi on his violin concerto 'Duende'

Discover New Music

Semyon Bychkov talks about conducting Elektra at the Royal Albert Hall

Discover an innovative new cinematic interpretation of Mahler’s complete Des Knaben Wunderhorn

Baiba Skride talks about Stravinsky's Violin Concerto

Ryan Wigglesworth discusses his piece Etudes-Tableaux