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Its daring and at times outlandish writing has sparked debate ever since its premiere in 1824. Despite that, who can fail to be swept up by his Ode to Joy and vision of arcadia?

Sibelius鈥� patriotic side comes to the fore with his most anthemic tone poem and then his fifth symphony, a paean to nature and the countryside of his homeland

Brahms' First: a swift guide

Brahms鈥� first symphony is a marvellous statement that signalled the composer鈥檚 escape from the shadows of Beethoven.

Jonathan James introduces Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs.

In the Four Last Songs, Strauss takes leave of his long and fruitful life

Bruckner鈥檚 Seventh: a swift guide

A symphony of magnificent proportions by Bruckner, who was inspired by the scope and spirituality of Bach.

American Patriots and the Sound of Broadway

Feet will be tapping and fingers will be clicking in Bernstein's glittering music for the stage, as we join the celebrations for the composer鈥檚 centenary.