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Discovering Music Episodes

  1. Sibelius: Symphony No. 4 in A minor (Op. 63)

    Stephen Johnson explores Jean Sibelius's Symphony No. 4.

  2. Berlioz: Les Nuits d'茅t茅

    David Fanning uncovers the secrets of Berlioz's song cycle: Les Nuits d'Et茅.

  3. Schumann: Kinderszenen - "Scenes From Childhood" (Op. 15)

    Gerard McBurney uncovers the secrets of Schumann's Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood).

  4. Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5 in D

    Stephen Johnson uncovers the secrets of Ralph Vaughan Williams's Symphony No.5.

  5. Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue

    Chris de Souza investigates George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.

  6. Britten: Rejoice in the Lamb

    Chris de Souza finds out why Britten's Rejoice in the Lamb became a choral treasure.

  7. Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major (Op. 77)

    Gerard McBurney examines the musical workings of Brahms's Violin Concerto.

  8. Mendelssohn: Octet in E flat (Op. 20)

    Stephen Johnson explores Mendelssohn's ever-popular Octet in E flat Op.20.

  9. Ravel: Piano Concerto in G

    Roger Nichols explores one of Ravel's most popular works, his G major Piano Concerto.

  10. Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 (Op. 92)

    Gerard McBurney examines Beethoven's Seventh Symphony.

  11. Strauss: Metamorphosen

    Chris de Souza unravels the web of hidden connections in Strauss's Metamorphosen.

  12. Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 in E minor (Op. 93)

    Stephen Johnson uncovers the musical messages of Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony.

  13. Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major (WAB 104)

    Stephen Johnson explores Bruckner's unique musical language in his Fourth Symphony.

  14. Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 8 (Op. 110)

    David Fanning explores Shostakovich's Eighth String Quartet.

  15. Haydn: Symphony No. 100 in G major, Military

    Gerard McBurney investigates Haydn's 100th Symphony, the 'Military'.

  16. Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra (BB. 123)

    Chris de Souza takes apart Bart贸k's Concerto for Orchestra.

  17. Britten: Four Sea Interludes ( Op.33a)

    Stephen Johnson explores the vivid imagery of Benjamin Britten's Four Sea Interludes.

  18. Tchaikovsky: Symphony no.4 in F minor (Op. 36)

    David Fanning examines Tchaikovsky's Symphony no.4 in F minor.

  19. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 25 in C major (K. 503)

    Roger Nichols looks at the grandest of Mozart's piano concertos: no.25 in C major, K503.

  20. Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 in D minor (Op. 47)

    Gerard McBurney tackles Shostakovich's 5th Symphony.

  21. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major "Emperor" (Op. 73)

    Chris de Souza uncovers the secrets of Beethoven's 'Emperor' Concerto.

  22. Ives: Three Places in New England

    Gerard McBurney examines Charles Ives's style through his Three Places in New England.

  23. Bartok: String Quartet No.6 (Sz 114)

    Roger Nichols explores Bartok's String Quartet No. 6 with the help of quartet ConTempo.

  24. Strauss: Four Last Songs

    Stephen Johnson investigates one of Richard Strauss' most enduring works, Four Last Songs.

  25. Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme 'Enigma' (Op.36)

    Chris de Souza explores Elgar's Variations on an Original Theme 'Enigma' Op.36.

  26. Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor (K. 550)

    David Fanning tackles one of the most famous symphonies - Mozart's 40th Symphony.

  27. Songs - Schubert, Britten, Finzi and Wolf

    Stephen Johnson looks at songs by Schubert, Wolf, Britten and Finzi.

  28. Dvorak: Cello Concerto

    David Fanning explores Dvorak's Cello Concerto.

  29. Faure: Piano Quartet No. 2 in G minor (Op. 45)

    Stephen Johnson looks at Faur茅's Piano Quartet No.2 in G minor.

  30. Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

    Stephen Johnson delves into Vaughan Williams's Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis.

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