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

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

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

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

BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican: Classical for Starters

Vilde Frang on Britten's Violin Concerto

The BBC SO performs Mahler Symphony No. 6

BBC Symphony Orchestra 2014-15 Season Film

Brett Dean on Violas

Diana Burrell introduces her Concerto for Brass and Orchestra

Brett Dean's Viola Concerto

Conductor Edward Gardner talks about Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture