Moon River
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Series 3
Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer's film theme for Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Kol Nidrei
Max Bruch's piece for cello is based on Jewish prayer sung at Yom Kippur.
Somewhere
Exploring what Leonard Bernstein's song from 'West Side Story' means to different people.
The Pathétique
Anthony Holden and Vassily Sinaisky explore the impact of Tchaikovsky's final symphony.
Series 9
Praise My Soul
The story of Henry Francis Lyte's hymn that never fails to move a congregation.
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
An exploration of the personal and professional impact of the concerto written in 1844.
Dido's Lament
Exploring what Henry Purcell's aria means to different people.
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
Exploring what an American spiritual song means to different people
Bach's Goldberg Variations
People describe the place that Bach's Goldberg Variations have in their lives.
Series 10
Send in the Clowns
Stephen Sondheim's song was written late in rehearsals for the actress Glynis Johns.
Ma Vlast
Ma Vlast by Bedrich Smetana has become an integral part of Czech culture.
Faure Requiem
David Willcocks and others reflect on the inspirational impact of Fauré's Requiem.
How Great Thou Art
Examining the power of the hymn How Great Thou Art.
The Emperor
Examining the power of Beethoven's fifth piano concerto, The Emperor.
Series 11
Mozart's Clarinet Quintet
Music lovers describe the impact that Mozart's Clarinet Quintet has had on their lives.
Simple Gifts
Music lovers describe the important place the tune Simple Gifts has had in their lives.
The Impossible Dream
Lesley Garrett and yachtsman Geoff Holt on the inspiring song, The Impossible Dream.
Schubert's Winterreise
Music lovers describe the part that Schubert's Winterreise has played in their lives.
Mahler's Adagietto
Music lovers describe the part that Mahler's Adagietto has played in their lives.
Series 12
Mendelssohn's Octet
Exploring the impact that Mendelssohn's Octet has had on different people's lives.
Wichita Lineman
People reflect on the emotional impact of the country-pop crossover track.
Spiegel im Spiegel
Exploring the impact of Arvo Pärt's Spiegel im Spiegel on listeners' lives.
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
Exploring the hymn which sets John Greenleaf Whittier's poem to music by Hubert Parry.
Let's Face the Music and Dance
Exploring the emotional impact of the classic Irving Berlin song.
Series 13
Baker Street
A celebration of Gerry Rafferty's popular solo hit, Baker Street.
Gresford, the Miners' Hymn
Exploration of the haunting melancholy of Gresford, the Miners' Hymn, by Robert Saint.
Rachmaninov, 2nd Piano Concerto
Exploration of how Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto touches and changes people's lives.
Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien
An exploration of the emotional impact of the song made famous by French singer Edith Piaf
The Hallelujah Chorus
Exploration of the emotional impact of The Hallelujah chorus by Handel.
Series 6
New York, New York
Composer John Kander on the difficulties of writing the famous song, New York, New York.
Finlandia
Sibelius's work was adopted as Finland's symbol of its fight for independence from Russia.