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Saturday Classics Episodes

  1. Rachel de Thame

    Gardener Rachel de Thame introduces a selection of green-fingered music for spring.

  2. Richard Sisson's Spring

    Richard Sisson with music linked to spring, including Birtwistle, Tchaikovsky and Vivaldi.

  4. Baroque Spring: John Eliot Gardiner

    For Baroque Spring, conductor John Eliot Gardiner introduces music linked to his career.

  5. Stuart Maconie

    Writer and broadcaster Stuart Maconie introduces some of his varied musical enthusiasms.

  8. Jan Ravens

    Jan Ravens chooses musical 'impressions', from comedy parodies to cunning disguises.

  9. Julian Worricker

    Broadcaster Julian Worricker introduces music that was fundamental to his education.

  10. John Rutter

    Composer John Rutter introduces a selection of New Year carols.

  11. Richard Sisson

    Pianist/composer Richard Sisson presents an alternative take on the 12 Days of Christmas.

  12. Noah Stewart

    Noah Stewart chooses pieces and recordings that have shaped his musical career to date.

  15. Giles Fraser

    Giles Fraser chooses pieces by musicians who were affected by the two world wars.

  17. Piano Season: Marc-Andre Hamelin

    Pianist and composer Marc-Andre Hamelin chooses music with extreme piano playing.

  18. Piano Season: Gwilym Simcock

    Pianist Gwilym Simcock selects works reflecting his diverse musical influences.

  19. Piano Season: The Piano and Film with Emma Forbes

    Emma Forbes explores the use of piano music in film, from Brief Encounter to The Pianist.

  20. Piano Season: Labeque Sisters

    Katia and Marielle Labeque introduce music that has influenced them since childhood.

  21. Pianos on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: Lang Lang

    Chinese pianist Lang Lang chooses a selection of music reflecting his musical passions.

  22. Nichola McAuliffe

    Actress Nichola McAuliffe chooses some forgotten gems.

  23. Eric Whitacre

    Composer Eric Whitacre introduces music that has been of particular inspiration to him.

  25. Eleanor Oldroyd

    Sports broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd explores the links between music and sport.

  26. Evelyn Glennie 2/2

    Evelyn Glennie presents a personal selection of music that was a great influence on her.

  27. Evelyn Glennie - Personal Reflections

    Percussionist Evelyn Glennie presents a personal selection of music.

  30. Lucy Worsley

    Historian Lucy Worsley presents a selection of music for the royal diamond jubilee.

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