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Chopin's Ballade No 1 in G Minor
How lives were shaped by Chopin's technically demanding, emotionally turbulent music.
So What
The impact of Miles Davis' 'So What' from his record 'Kind of Blue'.
Swan Lake
The story behind Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and the impact it has had on audiences.
Spem in Alium
Thomas Tallis's work is one of the most spectacular pieces of choral music ever written.
Tainted Love
This programme was first broadcast in 2008. Soft Cell hitmaker Dave Ball has died aged 66.
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.
