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From operetta to Oklahoma!—Curtain Up: Classical Stories of Musical Theatre
Nicky Spence explores the classical music roots of musical theatre.

Mark Radcliffe's Choral Odyssey 2
Mark Radcliffe brings us his favourite choral music, with works by Mozart and Barber.

Mark Radcliffe's Choral Odyssey 1
Mark Radcliffe brings us his favourite choral music, with works by Handel and Tallis.

4. Adjusting to your age—Turning the Page
Violinist Tasmin Little looks at how, when and why musicians retire from performance.

Claire M Singer, Harry Christophers
Tom Service talks to organist Claire M Singer and conductor Harry Christophers.

Sir Mark Elder
Tom Service talks to Sir Mark Elder about his life in music and working with the Hallé.

Maria Joao Pires
Kate Molleson travels to rural Portugal to talk to pianist Maria Joao Pires.

Aurora Orchestra's Winterreise, Kerry Andrew, and Women at the Piano
Tom Service talks to composer Kerry Andrew and visits the Aurora Orchestra in rehearsal.

Joyce DiDonato, Caroline Potter on Boulez, Szymanowski's Harnasie
Tom Service talks to the American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato.

Jeremy Denk and Missy Mazzoli
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with pianist Jeremy Denk, composer Missy Mazzoli, author Gillian Dooley.