Michael Zev Gordon introduces his new Violin Concerto with Carolin Widmann

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

BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican: Classical for Starters

Ryan Wigglesworth discusses his piece Etudes-Tableaux

Brett Dean talks about his Trumpet Concerto, Dramatis Personae

Total Immersion: Music For The End Of Time

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

Antoine Tamestit and Veronika Eberle

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

Interview with accordionist James Crabb and composer Sally Beamish

Edward Gardner introduces our varied programme of Eastern European music