Edward Gardner introduces our varied programme of Eastern European music

Brett Dean talks about his relationship with the BBC Symphony Orchestra

Katerina Karneus talks about Mahler's Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen

Diana Burrell introduces her Concerto for Brass and Orchestra

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

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

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

Vilde Frang on Britten's Violin Concerto

Ryan Wigglesworth discusses his piece Etudes-Tableaux

Michael Zev Gordon introduces his new Violin Concerto with Carolin Widmann

Stravinsky: Rite of Spring (extract)