GIACOMO PUCCINI
From the early success of Le villi to his unfinished masterpiece Turandot, we explore why the Italian composer’s operas pack an emotional punch
Debussy and Ravel Orchestral works
Exclusive recordings by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales with Pascal Rophé and Thomas Søndergård
PLUS! Edward Higginbottom traces the musical heritage of Notre Dame; Last Night of the Proms star Jamie Barton talks to Clemency Burton-hill; Jim Lochner reveals Charlie Chaplin’s hidden composing talent; Hannah French celebrates composer Barbara Strozzi; and Erik Levi chooses the best Shostakovich Eighth Symphony on disc