In this episode of 'Classics Unlocked', Graham Abbott talks about one of the most monumental works of art ever to come from the mind of man: Richard Wagner's 'Der Ring des Nibelungen'.

This episode of Classics Unlocked featured the following recording:

WAGNER: Der Ring des Nibelungen

Sir Georg Solti, conductor

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Vienna State Opera Chorus

Decca Classics 478 8370 (17-CD)

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In this episode of 'Classics Unlocked', Graham Abbott explores the powerful and emotive symphonies of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

This episode of Classics Unlocked features the following recording:

P. TCHAIKOVSKY: The Symphonies; Symphonic Poems

Mikhail Pletnev, conductor

Russian National Orchestra

Deutsche Grammophon 477 8699 (7-CD)

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In this episode of 'Classics Unlocked', Graham Abbott discusses the symphonic output of Gustav Mahler.

This episode of Classics Unlocked featured the following recording:

Mahler: The Symphonies & Song Cycles

Bernard Haitink, conductor

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Decca Classics 483 4643 (12-CD + BluRay Audio Disc set)

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In this episode of 'Classics Unlocked', Graham Abbott discusses the wonder and mystery of Johann Sebastian Bach's Six Suites for Solo Cello.

This episode of Classics Unlocked featured the following recording:

J.S. BACH: The Six Cello Suites

Pierre Fournier, cello

Deutsche Grammophon 483 6385 (2-CD + BluRay Audio Disc set)

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