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Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites.

The BBC Singers perform a programme of festive vocal music live from Temple Church, London and Mark Forrest introduces music from Belfast International Arts Festival.

5/5. Kate Molleson traces Prokofiev's return to Russia as he falls for Romeo and Juliet.

Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.

Gospel choirs Volney Morgan & New-Ye and The Spirituals join the BBC Concert Orchestra, conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser in a festive celebration. Presented by Jumoké Fashola.

Antonia Quirke speaks to composers who've scored original music for Austen adaptations about their musical choices and about the music Austen encountered. Today, Fernando Velázquez.

Verity Sharp hosts a festive party with Mermaid Chunky and Max Syedtollan meeting for an exclusive collaboration session. Expect sonic gifts and audiophonic crackers.

Soweto celebrates the life and music of the late inimitable American drummer and pianist.