Edward Gardner introduces our varied programme of Eastern European music

Semyon Bychkov: 'Beloved Friend' Tchaikovsky Project

Brett Dean's Viola Concerto

Ryan Wigglesworth discusses his piece Etudes-Tableaux

Stravinsky: Rite of Spring (extract)

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

Michael Zev Gordon introduces his new Violin Concerto with Carolin Widmann

Katerina Karneus talks about Mahler's Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen

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

Baiba Skride talks about Stravinsky's Violin Concerto

Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo conducts Mahler Symphony No. 1