Soul Music Episodes Available now
Clair de lune
An exploration of Claude Debussy's music for piano, inspired by a poem about moonlight.
Like a Rolling Stone
Robbie Robertson, Al Kooper and Greil Marcus reflect on Bob Dylan's iconic song.
Bach's Concerto in D minor for Two Violins
Terry Waite and Steve Hackett talk about the impact of Bach's music for two violins.
Stand By Me
Ben E King talks about writing the classic song, and others reflect on its lasting power.
Mad About the Boy
Noël Coward wrote 'Mad About the Boy' to celebrate the appeal of the silent movie star.
The Pathétique
Anthony Holden and Vassily Sinaisky explore the impact of Tchaikovsky's final symphony.
Somewhere
Exploring what Leonard Bernstein's song from 'West Side Story' means to different people.
Kol Nidrei
Max Bruch's piece for cello is based on Jewish prayer sung at Yom Kippur.
Moon River
Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer's film theme for Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Barber's Adagio for Strings
Leonard Slatkin on the impact of the adagio that became America's 'national funeral music'