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Finlandia
Sibelius's work was adopted as Finland's symbol of its fight for independence from Russia.
New York, New York
Composer John Kander on the difficulties of writing the famous song, New York, New York.
Widor's Toccata
Widor's Toccata is a favourite for married couples to exit the church by in the UK.
Ol' Man River
Tony Benn, Cleo Laine and Paul Robeson Jr reflect on the emotional power of Ol' Man River.
I Vow to thee my Country
An exploration of the hymn which stirs patriotism and controversy.
Clair de lune
An exploration of Claude Debussy's music for piano, inspired by a poem about moonlight.
Like a Rolling Stone
Robbie Robertson, Al Kooper and Greil Marcus reflect on Bob Dylan's iconic song.
Bach's Concerto in D minor for Two Violins
Terry Waite and Steve Hackett talk about the impact of Bach's music for two violins.
Stand By Me
Ben E King talks about writing the classic song, and others reflect on its lasting power.
Mad About the Boy
No毛l Coward wrote 'Mad About the Boy' to celebrate the appeal of the silent movie star.