BBC Music August 2013

Marin Alsop The American conductor will be the first woman ever to conduct the Last Night of the Proms. Helen Wallace meets the irrepressible maestro

Spira Mirabilis Charles Searson travels to Italy to discvoer an astonishing new conductor-less orchestra

Murray Perahia James Naughtie interviews the American virtuoso pianist at his home in London

Stage Fright Most musicians suffer from pre-concert nerves, but some find themselves totally gripped by fear. Hannah Nepil looks at the causes and cures


Plus on your FREE CD! Sibelius & Nielsen Fifth Symphonies. BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Thomas Søndergård

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