Soul Music Episodes Available now
Somewhere—Series 3
Exploring what Leonard Bernstein's song from 'West Side Story' means to different people.
Kol Nidrei—Series 3
Max Bruch's piece for cello is based on Jewish prayer sung at Yom Kippur.
Moon River—Series 3
Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer's film theme for Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Barber's Adagio for Strings—Series 3
Leonard Slatkin on the impact of the adagio that became America's 'national funeral music'
Fever—Series 3
Peggy Lee's daughter Nicki Foster talks about her mother's life and her hit record.
Amazing Grace—Series 2
6/7 John Newton's near-death experience at sea prompted his hymn 'Amazing Grace'.
Over the Rainbow—Series 2
5/7 Reflections on the impact of The Wizard of Oz's 'Over the Rainbow'.
Zadok—Series 2
4/7 Simon Halsey reflects on the impact of Handel's Zadok the Priest.
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye—Series 2
3/7 Anna Blundy, Robert Offord and Colin Murray Parkes reflect on Cole Porter's song.
The Lark Ascending—Series 2
2/7 Tasmin Little, Iona Brown and Allan Stephenson reflect on Vaughan Williams's work.
