John Rutter at 80 Donald Macleod visits John Rutter at home in this celebratory series of Composer of the Week, looking back at the highs and lows of his extraordinary career. We hear about the full b

Sun Triptych Maxim Rysanov, Dasol Kim, Roman Mints et al; BBC Concert Orchestra/ Dobrinka Tabakova ECM 4878558 64:61 mins This is the second ECM disc to feature the extremely accessible music of Bulga

Our pick of the programmes to listen to this Christmas and New Year

16 DECEMBER

RADIO THE PICK OF THIS WEEK’S RADIO

The Truth About Phyllis Twigg BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds Christmas Eve This new Radio 4 play is the perfect festive treat to listen to while you’re peeling your vegetables for Christmas dinner. For ye