Proms Interval: The Eroica
Tom Service and the ground-breaking significance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, 'Eroica'
Join Tom Service as he delves into the ground-breaking significance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, 'Eroica'.
Discover how this symphony transformed the course of music history with its bold innovations and powerful emotional depth, marking a turning point in Beethoven’s career and in the evolution of classical music.
Why do we call it 'classical' music?
Tom Service poses a very simple question (with a not-so-simple answer).
Six of the world's most extreme voices
From babies to Mongolian throat singers: whose voice is the most extreme of all?
How did the number 12 revolutionise music?
How Schoenberg opened a new cosmos for composers and listeners to explore.
Why are we all addicted to bass?
Bass is everywhere, but why do we enjoy it? Join Tom Service on a journey of discovery.
Watch the animations
Join Tom Service on a musical journey through beginnings, repetition and bass lines.
When does noise become music?
We like to think we can separate “noise” from “music”, but is it that simple?
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The Listening Service
An odyssey through the musical universe, presented by Tom Service
