Soul Music Episodes Available now
Clair de lune—Series 5
1/4 An exploration of Claude Debussy's music for piano, inspired by a poem about moonlight.
Like a Rolling Stone—Series 4
Robbie Robertson, Al Kooper and Greil Marcus reflect on Bob Dylan's iconic song.
Bach's Concerto in D minor for Two Violins—Series 4
Terry Waite and Steve Hackett talk about the impact of Bach's music for two violins.
Stand By Me—Series 4
Ben E King talks about writing the classic song, and others reflect on its lasting power.
Mad About the Boy—Series 4
No毛l Coward wrote 'Mad About the Boy' to celebrate the appeal of the silent movie star.
The Path茅tique—Series 3
6/6 Anthony Holden and Vassily Sinaisky explore the impact of Tchaikovsky's final symphony.
Somewhere—Series 3
5/6 Exploring what Leonard Bernstein's song from 'West Side Story' means to different people.
Kol Nidrei—Series 3
4/6 Max Bruch's piece for cello is based on Jewish prayer sung at Yom Kippur.
Moon River—Series 3
3/6 Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer's film theme for Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Barber's Adagio for Strings—Series 3
2/6 Leonard Slatkin on the impact of the adagio that became America's 'national funeral music'
