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Series 10

Send in the Clowns

Stephen Sondheim's song was written late in rehearsals for the actress Glynis Johns.

• 30 mins

Series 10

Ma Vlast

Ma Vlast by Bedrich Smetana has become an integral part of Czech culture.

• 1 min

Series 10

Faure Requiem

David Willcocks and others reflect on the inspirational impact of Fauré's Requiem.

• 30 mins

Series 10

How Great Thou Art

Examining the power of the hymn How Great Thou Art.

• 30 mins

Series 10

The Emperor

Examining the power of Beethoven's fifth piano concerto, The Emperor.

• 30 mins

Series 11

Mozart's Clarinet Quintet

Music lovers describe the impact that Mozart's Clarinet Quintet has had on their lives.

• 30 mins

Series 11

Simple Gifts

Music lovers describe the important place the tune Simple Gifts has had in their lives.

• 30 mins

Series 11

The Impossible Dream

Lesley Garrett and yachtsman Geoff Holt on the inspiring song, The Impossible Dream.

• 30 mins

Series 11

Schubert's Winterreise

Music lovers describe the part that Schubert's Winterreise has played in their lives.

• 30 mins

Series 11

Mahler's Adagietto

Music lovers describe the part that Mahler's Adagietto has played in their lives.

• 30 mins

Series 12

Mendelssohn's Octet

Exploring the impact that Mendelssohn's Octet has had on different people's lives.

• 30 mins

Series 12

Wichita Lineman

People reflect on the emotional impact of the country-pop crossover track.

• 30 mins

Series 12

Spiegel im Spiegel

Exploring the impact of Arvo Pärt's Spiegel im Spiegel on listeners' lives.

• 30 mins

Series 12

Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

Exploring the hymn which sets John Greenleaf Whittier's poem to music by Hubert Parry.

• 30 mins

Series 12

Let's Face the Music and Dance

Exploring the emotional impact of the classic Irving Berlin song.

• 30 mins

Series 13

Baker Street

A celebration of Gerry Rafferty's popular solo hit, Baker Street.

• 30 mins

Series 13

Gresford, the Miners' Hymn

Exploration of the haunting melancholy of Gresford, the Miners' Hymn, by Robert Saint.

• 30 mins

Series 13

Rachmaninov, 2nd Piano Concerto

Exploration of how Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto touches and changes people's lives.

• 30 mins

Series 13

Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien

An exploration of the emotional impact of the song made famous by French singer Edith Piaf

• 30 mins

Series 13

The Hallelujah Chorus

Exploration of the emotional impact of The Hallelujah chorus from Handel's 1742 oratorio.

• 30 mins

Series 5

Clair de lune

An exploration of Claude Debussy's music for piano, inspired by a poem about moonlight.

• 30 mins

Series 5

I Vow to thee my Country

An exploration of the hymn which stirs patriotism and controversy.

• 30 mins

Series 5

Ol' Man River

Tony Benn, Cleo Laine and Paul Robeson Jr reflect on the emotional power of Ol' Man River.

• 30 mins

Series 5

Widor's Toccata

Widor's Toccata is a favourite for married couples to exit the church by in the UK.

• 30 mins

Series 6

New York, New York

Composer John Kander on the difficulties of writing the famous song, New York, New York.

• 30 mins

Series 6

Finlandia

Sibelius's work was adopted as Finland's symbol of its fight for independence from Russia.

• 30 mins

Series 6

Tainted Love

The Motown song that became a 70s Northern Soul scene favourite, and a huge 80s pop hit.

• 30 mins

Series 6

Spem in Alium

Thomas Tallis's work is one of the most spectacular pieces of choral music ever written.

• 30 mins

Series 14

Dvorak's New World Symphony

Anti-apartheid campaigner Albie Sachs on the Largo from Dvorak's New World Symphony.

• 30 mins

Series 14

Beethoven's Violin Concerto

An exploration of how Beethoven's Violin Concerto has touched and changed people's lives.

• 30 mins