Brett Dean - the BBC Symphony Orchestra's Artist in Residence

Edward Gardner introduces our varied programme of Eastern European music

The BBC SO performs Mahler Symphony No.7

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

The BBC Symphony Chorus

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

Take a deep breath. It's time to be part of something magical.

Discover New Music

Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo discusses the BBC SO's Nielsen Cycle and the composer's 6th Symphony

Conductor James Feddeck sings the praises of Barber’s Symphony No.1

Semyon Bychkov talks about conducting Elektra at the Royal Albert Hall

Verdi Requiem with the BBC Symphony Chorus