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Classical Live
Stravinsky's Firebird from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music. Read more
How meditation can help us deal with change
Deepak Chopra shares insights on how to evolve with change.
Composer of the Week: Edward Elgar
Highlighting works from one of Britain’s best loved composers.
The Essay: Books for Brighter Blackouts
Exploring the impact of war on books and readers.
Conscripting Beethoven
How his music was used by two pianists on opposite sites of WWII.
Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
Celebrate the beauty of brass with Hannah Peel.
Ultimate Calm with Hania Rani
Leave the stress of daily life behind with peaceful and relaxing music.
VE Day 80th Anniversary
Martyn Brabbins conducts Vaughan Williams' Symphony No 5.
Zakia’s May Day Mixtape
The broadcaster, writer, and DJ shares a special May Day themed mixtape.
A journey to Sibelius's Finlandia
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores a piece of classical music, mapping it in a musical landscape.
Ron Carter Birthday Celebrations
Alyn Shipton presents jazz records of all styles as requested by you.
Jonathan Sumption
Michael Berkeley's guest is the lawyer and historian Lord Sumption
Hania Rani: Series 4
Sink into soothing cycles ft. Portico Quartet
Polish composer Hania Rani shares contemplative music full of loops, patterns and cycles.
