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Written in 1741, Bach’s Goldberg Variations are considered one of the composer’s greatest keyboard works. Here are some key facts about the composition.

A performance piece from Multi-Story Orchestra that started out as a Peckham school project and brings together spoken word, rap and an orchestra.

Watch Greta Thunberg, Tori Tsui, Dominique Palmer, Daphne Frias, Mya-Rose Craig and Ati Viviam Villafaña in a discussion about our climate emergency

The Carnatic singer-composer and founder of Manasamitra explains MELTWATER, a work inspired by water and the impacts of the climate crisis.

Artist Andrea Bowers makes art about activism and activists using a range of media. Her work featured in 2023 Hayward Gallery exhibition Dear Earth.

Brian Eno’s collaborations revisited, featuring David Bowie, John Cale, Talking Heads, U2, Robert Fripp, John Hassell, Devo, James and Roxy Music.

Watch Caitlin Moran in this video from her 2023 appearance as she discusses her book What About Men? and in particular the rise of Andrew Tate.

Artists Ackroyd & Harvey explain the ‘photographic photosynthesis’ process behind their portraits for Hayward Gallery’s 2023 Dear Earth exhibition.

A look at the history of Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood including some of the most notable productions and adaptations of the poet’s play for voices.

Poets Khairani Barokka, Lidija Dimkovska and Aaron Kent on how poetry helps them understand our natural world and fight against the climate crisis.

Georg Hólm takes us behind the scenes as Sigur Rós and the London Contemporary Orchestra rehearse for their appearance at 2023’s Meltdown festival.

Rebecca Solnit, Thelma Young Lutunatabua, James Miller and Jay Griffiths answer questions about the climate crisis and writing to address its issues.