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

Edward Gardner introduces our varied programme of Eastern European music

Stravinsky: Rite of Spring (extract)

Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo conducts Mahler Symphony No. 4

Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 3 'Pastoral Symphony'

Nielsen Study Day: BBC SO Plus Study Afternoon

Discover New Music

Verdi Requiem with the BBC Symphony Chorus

Conductor David Charles Abell salutes a rare treat, Bernstein's Songfest

Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo conducts Mahler Symphony No. 1

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