Edward Gardner introduces our varied programme of Eastern European music

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Total Immersion: Music For The End Of Time

Brett Dean talks about the sound world of The Last days of Socrates

Brett Dean's Viola Concerto

BBC SO performs Mahler Symphony No. 9

Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo conducts Mahler Symphony No. 1

Sam Brown from the BBC Symphony Chorus on Bliss' Morning Heroes

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

Vilde Frang on Britten's Violin Concerto

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