Edward Gardner introduces our varied programme of Eastern European music

Michael Zev Gordon introduces his new Violin Concerto with Carolin Widmann

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

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

Baiba Skride talks about Stravinsky's Violin Concerto

Sakari Oramo conducts Sibelius Symphonies

Brett Dean talks about his Trumpet Concerto, Dramatis Personae

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Proceedings of the IMR/Oxford Univeristy Nielsen Study Day

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

BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican: Classical for Starters