In Tune Highlights

Conductor Marin Alsop talks to Sean Rafferty about tackling Mahler's First Symphony with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and how music can unite us in times of trouble.

The superstar pianist Lang Lang drops by the In Tune studio to talk about his new series of books 'Mastering the Piano', a 5 volume set for teachers and young students. Lang Lang talks to Sean about how his own experiences learning the piano have shaped his approach to education, plus he gives us a quick word on his upcoming projects.

Sitar star Anoushka Shankar talks to Sean Rafferty about Indian classical music, playing with her father, Ravi Shankar, and Tagore, who is revered as the father of modern Indian art.

American soprano Christine Goerke talks to Sean Rafferty about her upcoming performance as the title role of Strauss' Elektra at the Proms this Sunday (31st August). She talks about her thoughts on the role, the early years of her career and why she can never listen to a recording of her own singing.

Conductor Donald Runnicles on performing Strauss' Salome at the Proms and adapting to the acoustic and surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall, and mentoring young conductors and singers

Producer and Artistic Advisor of Seoul Philharmoniuc Orchestra Michael Fine and Chinese sheng player Wu Wei discuss the central place of Classical music in the cultural life of Korea and the orchestra's debut at the BBC Proms.

The world renowned pianist Sir András Schiff talks to Sean Rafferty all about his upcoming recital at the Edinburgh Festival, the power of Bach's music, and why he may never return to his homeland of Hungary.

Cellist Natalie Clein talks about her upcoming recitals at the Purbeck Chamber Music Festival, including a special WW1 memorial concert with a twist - taking place in a tank museum.

Tenor Stuart Skelton on singing at the BBC Proms, working with Edward Gardner, playing the lead role in Verdi's Otello at English National Opera and 'the 72 hour rule'

On Wednesday 13th August, conductor and renowned baroque flautist Frans Brüggen passed away. In this podcast, we delve in to the archives for an interview with Brüggen himself, and Suzy Klein talks to two people who worked with him - tenor John Mark Ainsley and Philippe Herreweghe, conductor and founder of the Collegium Vocale Gent choir - who assess Brüggen's legacy.

Composer and musician Stevie Wishart talks to Suzy Klein about composing for the Proms back in 2011, and her upcoming Prom with the Aurora Orchestra. She also treats us to a performance of one of her own compositions on the Hurdy-Gurdy!

Tenor Toby Spence on his relationship with his voice, surfing and performing Britten at Edinburgh International Festival and the BBC Proms

American pianist Jonathan Biss discusses his approach to performing the works of Beethoven and Schumann, and his upcoming appearances at the 2014 BBC Proms including the UK premiere of Bernard Rands' Piano Concerto

Proms artist, violinist James Ehnes, talks to Suzy Klein about his love of chamber music, the Stradivarius violin he fell in love with, and finding his own voice as a performer.

Proms artist, conductor Sir Neville Marriner talks to Suzy Klein about turning 90, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and what he'd still like to achieve.

Peter Phillips, director of the Tallis Scholars, talks about the choir's upcoming Late Night Prom celebrating the late contemporary composer John Tavener.

The Canadian pianist, producer, rapper and 'sit-down comedian' talks to Sean Rafferty about his new book and CD 'Re-Introduction Etudes' which aims to make everyone fall in love with the piano again.

Composer Gabriel Prokofiev discusses his new Violin Concerto, ahead of its world premiere at the Proms this year.

South African soprano Pumeza on singing at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, Bristol Proms and operatic roles for the future

Proms artist, conductor Sir Roger Norrington talks to Sean Rafferty about coming back to Bach and preparations for his coming concert with the Zurich Chamber Orchestra.