Brett Dean on Violas

Michael Zev Gordon introduces his new Violin Concerto with Carolin Widmann

Sophie Bevan talks about Strauss's Lieder

Stravinsky: Rite of Spring (extract)

Conductor Edward Gardner talks about Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture

Brett Dean talks about his relationship with the BBC Symphony Orchestra

Sakari Oramo on Vaughan Williams, Alwyn, and why you should come and hear this Prom!

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

Join the BBC Symphony Chorus

Diana Burrell introduces her Concerto for Brass and Orchestra

Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo discusses the BBC SO's Nielsen Cycle and the composer's 6th Symphony

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