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Beethoven Unleashed
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Beethoven Unleashed

A collection of performances to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth

Classical music on BBC iPlayer

Celebrity Recital - Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears
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Celebrity Recital - Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears

A concert given to an audience of friends by Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears.

War Requiem
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War Requiem

A performance of Benjamin Britten's War Requiem from the Royal Albert Hall.

Omnibus - Makers of the Queen's Music
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Omnibus - Makers of the Queen's Music

Recruiting regimental musicians at Kneller Hall Military School of Music.

Julian Bream Masterclass
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Julian Bream Masterclass

Series of informal masterclasses by the renowned guitarist Julian Bream.

Music Masters
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Music Masters

Charles Hazlewood looks at the life and work of four modern composers.

Philip Glass Concert: Live at the Barbican
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Philip Glass Concert: Live at the Barbican

The BBC Symphony Orchestra performs three works by American composer Philip Glass.

John Cage Live at the Barbican
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John Cage Live at the Barbican

Concert from London's Barbican featuring the music of composer John Cage.

BBC Proms 2005 - Michael Berkeley, Benjamin Britten and Vaughan Williams
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BBC Proms 2005 - Michael Berkeley, Benjamin Britten and Vaughan Williams

Featuring works by Michael Berkeley, Benjamin Britten and Vaughan Williams.

Boulez at 80
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Boulez at 80

Pierre Boulez conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in a concert from the Barbican.

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Arts and entertainment
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Arts and entertainment

The world of showbiz, from Shakespeare to Saturday night telly

Society and welfare
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Society and welfare

The changing face of Britain, from lifestyle and culture to law and ethics

Nature and Environment
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Nature and Environment

Explore the changing world about us, from the jungle to the polar ice caps