Paul Gambaccini revisits life-changing concerts turned into legendary live albums.
Radio 4,·24 episodes
Bernstein in Berlin
On Christmas Day 1989, Leonard Bernstein conducted Beethoven's Choral Symphony.
Miles Davis and Quincy Jones Live at Montreux
Jones coaxed Davis into reprising his collaborations with Gil Evans from the 50s and 60s.
Elvis Comes Back
An electrifying performance on NBC TV in December 1968 restored Elvis's reputation.
Fifty Years of Bing
How, in 1976, Bing Crosby chose to celebrate 50 years in showbiz with a special concert.
Get Yer Ya-Yas Out!
Paul Gambaccini looks back to the Rolling Stones' Madison Square Garden concert in 1969.
The Weavers at Carnegie Hall
Paul Gambaccini looks back to Carnegie Hall 1955 with Pete Seeger and two other Weavers.
Clapton Unplugged
Eric Clapton tells Paul Gambaccini about the 1992 recording of his ground-breaking album.
Keith Jarrett: The Cologne Concert
Paul Gambaccini tells the story of Keith Jarrett's 1975 live album The Cologne Concert.
Berlioz's Les Troyens
Paul Gambaccini re-visits Sir Colin Davis's triumph with the LSO and Berlioz's Les Troyens
BB King Live at the Regal
Paul Gambaccini tells the story behind BB King's classic 1964 album Live at the Regal.
The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart
Paul Gambaccini recalls the 1960 classic album The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart.
Horowitz at Carnegie Hall
Russian-American pianist Vladimir Horowitz emerged from retirement at Carnegie Hall.
Judy and Liza at The Palladium
Paul Gambaccini recalls the first joint stage concert by Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli.
The Who Live at Leeds
Paul Gambaccini uncovers the stories behind the Who's classic 1970 live album.
Hot August Night
Paul Gambaccini recalls a series of classic 1972 concerts given by Neil Diamond.
The Reunion in Central Park
Paul Gambaccini discovers the stories behind the concert that almost didn't happen.
The Prom of Peace
Rostropovich plays Dvorak's Cello Concerto at the Proms in 1968 as Russia invades Prague.
When John Met John
At Madison Square Garden on Thanksgiving Night 1974, Elton John was joined by John Lennon.
The Three Tenors in Rome
Paul Gambaccini goes behind the scenes of the Three Tenors' concert in Rome in 1990.
At the Drop of a Hat
Michael Flanders and Donald Swann's satirical revue closed on 2 May 1959.
Bob Marley and the Wailers - Live at the Lyceum
This 1975 concert marked the ‘crossover’ of reggae into popular music.
George Harrison - The Concert for Bangladesh 1971
Paul Gambaccini tells the story of George Harrison's remarkable 1971 charity concert.
Benjamin Britten's War Requiem
Paul Gambaccini goes behind the scenes of the first performance of Britten's masterpiece.
