Discovering... - Episode Guide

An analysis and full performance of Gershwin's salute to the city that never sleeps, exploring the improvisational approach and musical influences behind this iconic composition.

Katie Derham presents analysis and performance of Benjamin Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Moritz Gnann.

Katie Derham presents an analysis and performance of Malcolm Arnold's score for the film, The Bridge on the River Kwai. Christopher Seaman conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Tom Service presents an analysis of Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho's Graal Théâtre followed by a performance of the work by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Ludovic Morlot.