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

Diana Burrell introduces her Concerto for Brass and Orchestra

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

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

Sakari Oramo talks about the Last Night of the Proms

Stravinsky: Rite of Spring (extract)

Edward Gardner introduces our varied programme of Eastern European music

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

Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo conducts Mahler Symphony No. 4

Verdi Requiem with the BBC Symphony Chorus

Embedded Composer Scheme