Edward Gardner introduces our varied programme of Eastern European music

Jill Gregson reflects on on her three decades with the BBC Symphony Chrous

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

Sir Andrew Davis on Ravel's Daphnis & Chloe

Take a deep breath. It's time to be part of something magical.

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

Albert Schnelzer on the World Premiere of his new work, Tales from Suburbia

Brett Dean talks about how The Last Days of Socrates was conceived as a work for Chorus

Diana Burrell introduces her Concerto for Brass and Orchestra

Vaughan Williams's The Lark Ascending

Verdi Requiem with the BBC Symphony Chorus