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

Elizabeth Alker introduces a selection of exclusive recordings for the afternoon marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence.

1/5. Donald Macleod explores Gottschalk's youth in New Orleans and Paris, where revolution is in the air.

Jazz singer Ian Shaw is in studio with pianist Barry Green. Katie Derham also welcomes cellist Guy Johnson and composer Joseph Phibbs.

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

The Kansas City Symphony, conducted by Matthias Pintscher, performs Ives and Copland and is joined by Conrad Tao for Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.

Geoffrey Colman speaks to Vanessa-Mae about Peter Shaffer's Amadeus, and her own experience as a musical prodigy.

Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.

A masterclass in swing from the legendary jazz pianist and his quartet.