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  1. Playing Beethoven's Fifth

    Performed by Sir John Eliot Gardiner and the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique.

    BBC Four

  2. Y Gynta' Erioed

    Alwyn Humphreys yn nodi 70 mlynedd o Gerddorfa Genedlaethol Ieuenctid Cymru.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  3. Christmas with BBC NOW

    The BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales with Kizzy Crawford perform festive songs.

    BBC Radio Wales

  4. Christmas at the Movies

    Jamie MacDougall and the BBC SSO perform famous music written for the silver screen.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  5. Simon Rattle: The Making of a Maestro

    Documentary providing unique insights into the working life of conductor Sir Simon Rattle.

    BBC Two

  6. The Joy of Rachmaninoff

    A trip through Russia on the trail of the melodies of Russian giant Sergei Rachmaninoff.

    BBC Four

  7. Y Gynta' Erioed

    Alwyn Humphreys yn nodi 70 mlynedd o Gerddorfa Genedlaethol Ieuenctid Cymru.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  8. Jacqueline du Pre Plays Dvorak's Cello Concerto

    A rare performance of Dvorak's Cello Concerto filmed in 1968 at the Royal Albert Hall.

    BBC Four

  9. Christmas Celebrations with Clare Teal and BBC NOW

    Jazz singer Clare Teal puts the swing into your Christmas with the BBC NOW

    BBC Radio Wales

  10. Christmas Classics

    The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra perform seasonal songs and orchestral favourites.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  11. Orain nan Gaidheal

    Celtic Connections concerts featuring Gaelic singers with the BBC SSO.

    BBC ALBA

  12. BBC Proms 2018

    Another chance to hear broadcasts of selected concerts from the 2018 BBC Proms season

    BBC Radio 3

  13. Mass Via Victrix (1914-1918) - world premiere

    Mass Via Victrix (1914-1918) BBC National Orchestra & Chorus of Wales, Adrian Partington.

    BBC

  14. Christmas Classics

    The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra perform seasonal songs and orchestral favourites.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  15. The BBC NOW Christmas Concert

    A collection of festive classics from the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales.

    BBC Radio Wales

  16. Christmas at the Movies with the BBC SSO

    The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra perform some of the greatest film music ever.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  17. Òrain nan Gàidheal

    Sàr sheinneadairean Gàidhlig agus an SSO. Some of the best Gaelic singers and the SSO.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  18. Holst: The Planets with Professor Brian Cox

    A performance of Holst's The Planets with each movement introduced by Professor Brian Cox.

    BBC Two

  19. James Galway at the BBC

    A dazzling musical tribute to the Man with the Golden Flute, Sir James Galway.

    BBC Four

  20. Being Beethoven

    Beethoven's life story. Documentary series that focuses on the man behind the composer.

    BBC Four

  21. A Musical Celebration with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

    Jamie MacDougall presents an hour of wonderful music recorded at the City Halls, Glasgow.

    BBC Scotland

  22. Abel Selaocoe’s Jazz Takeover with Chesaba and the BBC Concert Orchestra

    A joyous music celebration from the BBC Concert Orchestra and Chesaba with Abel Selaocoe.

    BBC

  23. Burns Night with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

    A musical celebration of Burns featuring Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson and Robyn Stapleton.

    BBC Scotland

  24. Masterworks

    Series exploring orchestral works of the 20th century.

    BBC Two

  25. Boulez at the BBC

    Archive footage of pioneering conductor and composer Pierre Boulez.

    BBC Four

  26. Remembering 9/11

    Jonathan Thomas presents a special programme to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

    BBC Radio Wales

  27. John Williams - The Berlin Concert

    To be advised.

    BBC Four

  28. John Williams Live: Music from the Movies

    The finest themes and scores from the cinema. Expect Superman and Star Wars.

    BBC Four

  29. BBC 100 - Celebrating Our Orchestras and Choirs

    A weekend of live performances from the BBC Orchestras and Choirs and the Ulster Orchestra

    BBC Radio 3

  30.

    BBC Philharmonic: The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man

    A musical re-telling of a classic children's tale by the BBC Philharmonic.

    CBeebies

  31. Great String Quartets at Edinburgh

    Stand-out performances from past Edinburgh International Festival Queen's Hall recitals.

    BBC Radio 3

  32. Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel

    An in-depth profile of Hans Zimmer, one of the world's most sought-after film composers.

    BBC Two

  33. A Swingin' Christmas

    Jazz up your Christmas with festive classics from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

    BBC Radio Wales

  34. Music City Connections: The Ulster Orchestra and Guests

    Dana Masters introduces the Ulster Orchestra performing with special guests.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  35. The Silent Musician

    Conductor Ben Gernon unlocks the traditions and sound worlds of our best orchestras.

    BBC Radio 3

  36. Viola: The Unsung Hero

    Violist Ruth Gibson explores how composers write for the the unsung hero of the orchestra.

    BBC Radio 3

  37. George Lloyd's Sixth Symphony

    George Lloyd conducts one of his own compositions, his Sixth Symphony.

    BBC Radio 3

  38. Doctor Who at the Proms

    Doctors and companions past and present introduce music from the much-loved series.

    BBC

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  39. Doctor Who @ 60: A Musical Celebration

    Jo Whiley presents this unique performance from Cardiff's Hoddinott Hall starring BBC NOW.

    BBC Radio Wales

  40. Musical Storyland

    Fairy tales and adventure, with magical music from the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

    CBeebies

    Show available episodes

  41. Chopin Études, Opus 25 No 5

    Performed by Freddy Kempf, voted best young classical performer in 2001.

    BBC Four

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