Edward Gardner introduces our varied programme of Eastern European music

Brett Dean talks about his Trumpet Concerto, Dramatis Personae

Sakari Oramo on working with the BBC Symphony Orchestra

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

Denis Kozhukhin talks to Suzy Klein about his career as a pianist and Rachmaninov's 4th piano concerto

Brett Dean on Violas

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

Brett Dean talks about his relationship with the BBC Symphony Orchestra

Sakari Oramo conducts Sibelius Symphonies

Semyon Bychkov talks about conducting Elektra at the Royal Albert Hall

Vaughan Williams's The Lark Ascending