Edward Gardner introduces our varied programme of Eastern European music

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

Ryan Wigglesworth discusses his piece Etudes-Tableaux

BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican: Classical for Starters

Ingrid Fliter talks about the BBC Proms

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

Stravinsky: Rite of Spring (extract)

The BBC SO performs Mahler Symphony No. 5

Conductor James Feddeck sings the praises of Barber’s Symphony No.1

Brett Dean talks about his Trumpet Concerto, Dramatis Personae

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