Meridian Episodes Available now
Zadok the Priest
An examination of Handel’s coronation anthem by the singers who have performed it
Bahaa Taher interview
The Egyptian novelist talks about his novel Aunt Safiyya and the Monastery
Puccini's Tosca
A review of a new film of the Italian opera, starring Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu
Jonathan Franzen interview
The American writer talks about his novel Corrections
Vladimir Ashkenazy interview
The life and work of the Russian born conductor and virtuoso pianist
The Palace of Versailles
How music was at the heart of the royal chateau’s life under Louis XIV
Kazakh National Academy of Music
The instruments of Kazakhstan and the people who play them
Artist Tessa Clegg
How artists use ‘everyday stuff’ in their work, such as glass. Presented by Michael Rosen
Sculptor Sir Anthony Caro
How artists use ‘everyday stuff’ such as steel. Presented by Michael Rosen
John Berger interview
The British novelist, painter and poet talks after celebrating his 75th birthday