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  1. Warsaw Variations

    The story of two Polish composers, Andrzej Panufnik and Witold Lutoslawski.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  2. Midnight Mass

    The first Mass of Christmas live from York Minster led by the Archbishop of York.

    BBC Radio 4

  3. A Peal for New Year's Day

    Howard Skempton's piece for church bells, Five Rings Triples.

    BBC Radio 3

  4. Cerddoriaeth Calan

    Cerddoriaeth y Calan drwy'r oriau mân. Festive music throughout the night.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  5.

    Songs for Madame Vasnier

    Richard Langham Smith on the songs Debussy wrote for his muse Madame Vasnier.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  6. The Lark Ascending

    Dame Diana Rigg tells the story behind the ever popular The Lark Ascending.

    BBC Four

  7. Walton at the Proms

    Anniversary Fanfare and Orb and Sceptre from 2002, and Battle in the Air from 2007.

    BBC Four

  8. The Best of British Music at the Proms

    Featuring works by Handel, Edward Elgar, Eric Coates, Benjamin Britten and Henry Purcell.

    BBC Four

  9. Bach's Choir

    Stephen Evans traces the 800-year history of the boys' choir of St Thomas' Church, Leipzig

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  10. The Brontes' Piano

    Catherine Bott explores the Bronte sisters' musical world through their restored piano

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  11. Music Nation

    Music Nation: A Sporting Fanfare - Scotland's celebration of Olympic and musical talent.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  12. Breaking the Wall

    A partially sighted student with severe hearing loss writes a piece for full orchestra.

    BBC Two

  13. The Spirit of Schubert

    The Spirit of Schubert season closes with a reflection on some of Schubert's finest music.

    BBC Radio 3

  14. Titanic Hymn

    Cherrie McIllwaine on the Titanic band's swansong, the hymn Nearer My God to Thee.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  15. Titanic Requiem

    World premiere of composer Philip Hammond's 'Requiem for the Lost Souls of the Titanic'.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  16. The Qatar Philharmonic

    Razia Iqbal tells the story of the first western symphony orchestra in the Gulf.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  17.

    Delius: Composer, Lover, Enigma

    Documentary exploring the contradictions of Frederick Delius's colourful life.

    BBC Four

  18. Y Gystadleuaeth i Gantorion Cymreig 2013

    Siân Pari Huws ac Alwyn Humphreys yn cyflwyno BBC Canwr y Byd Caerdydd 2013.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  19. Simon Bolivar Orchestra: Live from Stirling

    The Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra play pieces by Beethoven and Purcell.

    BBC Four

  20. Sibelius: A Symphony that Burned

    The story of Sibelius's 'lost' Eighth Symphony - and its remarkable rediscovery.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  21.

    Rock 'n' Roll in Four Movements

    Stuart Maconie on rock musicians who combined symphony and pop music in the 60s and 70s

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  22. The Big Concert

    Highlights from this year's concert in Stirling with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra.

    BBC Two Scotland

  23. Karl Jenkins

    A profile of the life and work of classical composer Karl Jenkins.

    BBC One Wales

  24. Dame Fanny Waterman: A Lifetime in Music

    Leeds International Piano Competition founder Dame Fanny Waterman talks about her life.

    BBC Four

  25. Lang Lang Live at the Roundhouse

    Lang Lang performs a recital featuring nine of Liszt's finest solo piano pieces.

    BBC Four

  26. Lang Lang: The Art of Being a Virtuoso

    Documentary following classical music star Lang Lang as he tours China, the US and Europe.

    BBC Four

  27.

    The Physicist's Guide to the Orchestra

    Trevor Cox on the physics behind the way orchestral instruments make their unique sound

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  28. Christmas Classics

    Jamie MacDougall and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra bring musical Christmas cheer.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  29. Roger Royle

    Wrap yourself up with the Reverend Canon Roger Royle this Christmas Day.

    BBC Radio 2

  30. Midnight Mass

    Midnight Mass from the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool.

    BBC Radio 4

  31. Cerddoriaeth Calan

    Cerddoriaeth y Calan drwy'r oriau mân. Festive music throughout the night.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  32. Loving Miss Hatto

    Drama inspired by the true story of classical pianist Joyce Hatto.

    BBC One

  33. Cyngerdd Gŵyl Dewi y Gerddorfa

    Perfformiad gan Gerddorfa Genedlaethol Gymreig y BBC.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  34. Barenboim and Boulez at the Proms

    Pierre Boulez's Messagesquisse, Dialogue de l'ombre double, Mémoriale and Anthèmes.

    BBC Four

  35. Baroque Spring: Bach's St Matthew Passion

    Ian Skelly presents Bach's St Matthew Passion live from Philharmonic Hall in Cracow.

    BBC Radio 3

  36. Bach: A Passionate Life

    Full performance footage from the BBC2 documentary.

    BBC Two

  37. Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2013

    Andrew McGregor presents coverage of the 2013 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards.

    BBC Radio 3

  38.

    The Unsent Letters of Erik Satie

    Alistair McGowan tells the story of the love letters that composer Erik Satie never sent.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  39. Radio 2 at the Proms

    Ken Bruce and Petroc Trelawny present British light music treasures.

    BBC Radio 2

  40. Proms in the Park

    Radio Scotland presents coverage of Proms in the Park 2013.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  41. Benjamin Britten on Camera

    How Benjamin Britten and the BBC brought modern classical music to a wider audience.

    BBC Four

  42.

    The Dark Tower

    A parable play on the ancient theme of the Quest. Featuring music by Benjamin Britten.

    BBC Radio 4

  43. Eist san Iarmailt/Christmas Celebration

    Carols and readings from Christmas celebrations recorded across the Highlands.

    BBC ALBA

  44. Magic at the Movies with the SSO

    A concert of film music favourites.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  45. Midnight Mass

    The first Mass of Christmas, live from St Chad's Cathedral Birmingham.

    BBC Radio 4

  46. Roger Royle

    Early risers herald in Christmas Day with the Reverend Canon Roger Royle in a live show.

    BBC Radio 2

  47. Cerddoriaeth Calan

    Cerddoriaeth y Calan drwy'r oriau mân. Festive music throughout the night.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  48. Christmas with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales

    Festive favourites from the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales.

    BBC Radio Wales

  49. BBC Cymru Wales Carols for Christmas

    Highlights of BBC Wales's annual festive celebration from St David's Hall in Cardiff.

    BBC Radio Wales

  50. The Royal Ballet: Don Quixote

    Carlos Acosta's dance adaptation of the classic novel by Miguel de Cervantes.

    BBC Four

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