Soul Music Episodes Available now
Dido's Lament
Exploring what Henry Purcell's aria means to different people.
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto—Series 9
2/5 An exploration of the impact of the concerto written in 1844.
Praise My Soul—Series 9
1/5 The story of Henry Francis Lyte's hymn that never fails to move a congregation.
Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs
The impact of Four Last Songs by Richard Strauss on listeners at key life moments.
You've Got a Friend
Carole King tells the story of her song You've Got a Friend, from her 1971 Tapestry album.
Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme, by Thomas Tallis
How the beauty and richness of an orchestral fantasia inspired a young boy.
The Look of Love
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.
