Iconic arts series with films, plays, literature and music from around the world
World Service,·2413 episodes
An examination of Handel’s coronation anthem by the singers who have performed it
17 Jan 2002,·23 mins
A review of a new film of the Italian opera, starring Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu
15 Jan 2002,·23 mins
The Egyptian novelist talks about his novel Aunt Safiyya and the Monastery
The life and work of the Russian born conductor and virtuoso pianist
08 Jan 2002,·24 mins
The American writer talks about his novel Corrections
How music was at the heart of the royal chateau’s life under Louis XIV
01 Jan 2002,·24 mins
The instruments of Kazakhstan and the people who play them
01 Jan 2002,·22 mins
How artists use ‘everyday stuff’ in their work, such as glass. Presented by Michael Rosen
27 Dec 2001,·24 mins
The British novelist, painter and poet talks after celebrating his 75th birthday
21 Dec 2001,·24 mins
How artists use ‘everyday stuff’ such as steel. Presented by Michael Rosen
How artists use ‘everyday stuff’ such as clay. Presented by Michael Rosen
20 Dec 2001,·24 mins
How the conductor has changed over the last one hundred years and what the future might hold.
18 Dec 2001,·24 mins
A profile of the American film director on the release of AI Artificial Intelligence
18 Dec 2001,·23 mins
Recommendations from Doris Lessing, Sarah Paretski and James Lovelock
How artists use ‘everyday stuff’ such as wood. Presented by Michael Rosen
15 Dec 2001,·24 mins
The Pulitzer prize-winning playwright talks about his drama Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
14 Dec 2001,·23 mins
The Ghanaian writer talks about her work, including the novel Changes
12 Dec 2001,·23 mins
How artists use ‘everyday stuff’ such as stone. Presented by Michael Rosen
06 Dec 2001,·24 mins
“The piano can do everything!” The Japanese pianist talks about her instrument
An opportunity to hear conducting giants of the past during their rehearsal process
04 Dec 2001,·24 mins
A profile of the writer who defined how we see the American South
Exploring the Middle Earth trilogy, including an archive interview with JRR Tolkien
The life and work of the writer from the American South
29 Nov 2001,·24 mins
When and why conducting as we know it began. A history up to the 20th century
26 Nov 2001,·24 mins
Exploring the region’s rich operatic tradition and talent – and its uncertain future
23 Nov 2001,·24 mins
JD Salinger’s revolutionary novel discussed by writers, including Kurt Vonnegut
20 Nov 2001,·24 mins
How the opera has become one of America’s most respected and successful companies
A rare interview with the Scottish novelist about her life and work
15 Nov 2001,·24 mins
The British singer and songwriter talks about his album Song from the West Coast
15 Nov 2001,·23 mins
How an American writer came up with the idea to bring poetry to a wider audience
13 Nov 2001,·24 mins
