Edward Gardner introduces our varied programme of Eastern European music

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

Brett Dean talks about the sound world of The Last days of Socrates

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

Sakari Oramo on working with the BBC Symphony Orchestra

Composer Nicola Lefanu takes you through her new piece The Crimson Bird

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Brett Dean talks about his relationship with the BBC Symphony Orchestra

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

Katerina Karneus talks about Mahler's Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen

Sakari Oramo conducts Sibelius Symphonies