Soul Music Episodes Available now
Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme, by Thomas Tallis—Series 8
How the beauty and richness of an orchestral fantasia inspired a young boy.
The Look of Love—Series 8
The story behind this enduring love song and the personal memories forever linked to it.
Allegri's Miserere—Series 8
An exploration of the impact of Allegri's 17th-century music.
What a Wonderful World—Series 7
In 1967, amidst protests and war, Louis Armstrong recorded 'What A Wonderful World'
Chopin's Ballade No 1 in G Minor—Series 7
How lives were shaped by Chopin's technically demanding, emotionally turbulent music.
So What—Series 7
The impact of Miles Davis' 'So What' from his record 'Kind of Blue'.
Swan Lake—Series 7
The story behind Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and the impact it has had on audiences.
Spem in Alium—Series 6
Thomas Tallis's work is one of the most spectacular pieces of choral music ever written.
Tainted Love—Series 6
The Motown song that became a 70s Northern Soul scene favourite, and a huge 80s pop hit.
Finlandia—Series 6
Sibelius's work was adopted as Finland's symbol of its fight for independence from Russia.
