Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20121117 | In the first of two programmes, John Sessions presents a selection of music that is much-loved today, but at the time received terrible reviews, or had disastrous premieres. John recounts some of the most colourful reviews of works such as Ravel's string quartet, Tchaikovsky's violin concerto, Puccini's Tosca, and Debussy's Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un Faune. John Sessions presents music by Ravel, Tchaikovsky, Puccini and Debussy. A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes |
| 02 | 20121124 | In the second of two programmes, John Sessions presents a selection of music that is much-loved today, but at the time received terrible reviews, or had disastrous premieres. John recounts some of the most colourful reviews of works such as Rachmaninov's First Symphony, Elgar's Cello Concerto, Bizet's Carmen and Stravinsky's the Rite of Spring. John Sessions presents music by Rachmaninov, Elgar, Bizet and Stravinsky. A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes |