What’s Wrong With Opera?

Some extraordinary songs transport us to another time or dimension. This week our classical duo explore compositions which move us to our very core by taking a tour through the evolution of the song itself. Diving into folk melodies, arias, Victorian parlour music and beyond. 

Having previously fallen down a wormhole in Part 1, Joanna and Stephen start with Jimi Hendrix’s illustrious Mayfair neighbour, George Friedrich Handel (albeit 200 years apart) exploring the legacy of this German-born genius; they also wonder what happened to Joanna’s little red ...  Show more

Listen again to Songs of Hope Christmas Day Special. Its an array of carols sent to air on 25dec24 from 7am to 9am. Rod is the presenter. 

Listen again to Songs of Hope Christmas Day Special. Its an array of carols sent to air on 25dec24 from 7am to 9am. Rod is the presenter. 

A selection of Christmas songs beautifully done by Soul and Jazz Singers. Wishing you a blessed Merry Christmas. 

One of the Most Beloved Christmas Specials gave us one of the Most Beloved Christmas Songs... but for years, nobody knew who actually sang it!  This is the story of the Christmas Hit "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch" Join Drew Savage for Behind The Christmas Hits - Season 4 every Mo ...  Show more