Edward Gardner introduces our varied programme of Eastern European music

Join the BBC Symphony Chorus

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

BBC Symphony Orchestra perform Rachmaninov's Vocalise

Conductor David Charles Abell salutes a rare treat, Bernstein's Songfest

Albert Schnelzer on the World Premiere of his new work, Tales from Suburbia

Total Immersion: Music For The End Of Time

Jill Gregson reflects on on her three decades with the BBC Symphony Chrous

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

Conductor Edward Gardner talks about Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture

Vaughan Williams's The Lark Ascending