Daniel Barenboim
As he prepares to celebrate his 80th birthday later this year, the great pianist and conductor shares his thoughts with Jessica Duchen
Arnold Schoenberg Verklärte Nacht Pierrot Lunaire
Performed by the Nash Ensemble with soprano Claron Mcfadden (reciter) PLUS! Brian Wise takes a look at encores that caused a stir; the importance of eye contact is explored by Ariane Todes; Freya Parr goes on the trail of sea shanties; pianist Joseph Middleton talks Lieder with Natasha Loges; Mikel Toms on the best recordings of Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius; and Rebecca Clarke is Composer of the Month