Music MattersEpisodes Available now

1. An American Music—The President and the Polka
Justin Webb traces the relationship between American classical music and political history

The Living Planet—In the Beginning
James MacMillan explores how composers have interpreted the biblical story of creation.

The Sea—In the Beginning
James MacMillan explores how composers have interpreted the biblical story of creation.

The Cosmos—In the Beginning
James MacMillan explores how composers have interpreted the biblical story of creation.

The Green Planet—In the Beginning
James MacMillan explores how composers have interpreted the biblical story of creation.

Sky and Air—In the Beginning
James MacMillan explores how composers have interpreted the biblical story of creation.

Darkness and Light—In the Beginning
James MacMillan explores how composers have interpreted the biblical story of creation.

Claire M Singer, Harry Christophers
Tom Service talks to organist Claire M Singer and conductor Harry Christophers.

Sir Mark Elder
Tom Service talks to Sir Mark Elder about his life in music and working with the Hallé.

Maria Joao Pires
Kate Molleson travels to rural Portugal to talk to pianist Maria Joao Pires.