Brett Dean talks about the sound world of The Last days of Socrates

Edward Gardner introduces our varied programme of Eastern European music

Sakari Oramo in conversation with Tom Service

Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo conducts Mahler Symphony No. 1

Donald MacLeod talks to conductor Semyon Bychkov about Shostakovich's 7th Symphony

Katerina Karneus talks about Mahler's Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen

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

Brett Dean's Viola Concerto

Sophie Bevan talks about Strauss's Lieder

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

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

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