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Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites.

Elizabeth Alker introduces an afternoon of specially made recordings including orchestral works from the Berlin Philharmonic and chamber music led by Sir Antonio Pappano.

From St Paul's Church Knightsbridge, London, with the BBC Singers, with music by Lucy Walker and Cheryl Frances Hoad.

3/5. Palestrina is employed by popes and princes, with his fame spreading beyond Rome: Donald Macleod sees how he is now working on the reformation of music after the Council of Trent.

Petroc Trelawny visits the Cutty Sark to hear about an immersive production of Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, and violinist Daniel Pioro and harpsichordist David Gordon perform live.

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.

The Ulster Orchestra is joined by a stellar line-up of soloists for Stravinsky's witty Pulcinella and a performance of Schubert's majestic Symphony No. 9, The Great.

Dr Rommi Smith examines a turning-point moment of five Black female musicians, revealing lesser-known aspects of their life and work. Today she considers Billie Holiday in love.

Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.

London-based drummer, percussionist and bandleader Jas Kayser is sitting in for Soweto Kinch, sharing some of the exciting jazz releases from the UK and around the world.