Donald MacLeod talks to conductor Semyon Bychkov about Shostakovich's 7th Symphony

Edward Gardner introduces our varied programme of Eastern European music

BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican: Classical for Starters

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

Semyon Bychkov talks about conducting Elektra at the Royal Albert Hall

The BBC SO performs Mahler Symphony No. 5

Diana Burrell introduces her Concerto for Brass and Orchestra

Discover New Music

Brett Dean's Viola Concerto

Sophie Bevan talks about Strauss's Lieder

Antoine Tamestit and Veronika Eberle

Verdi Requiem with the BBC Symphony Chorus