Remarkable photo of 18th century Dutch composer Van den Budenmayer - that can't be right! Actually, he's the fictitious alter ego of Polish film score composer Zbigniew Preisner (Three Colours series, Secret Garden etc) whose birthday it is today. The Dutchman was created because Preisner and director Krzysztof Kieślowski liked Holland. And why not. Hi from Bob (Real name).

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It was a sensational Classic FM Chart last week, with saxophonist Amy Dickson straight in at number one with her new album. This week there's another new release that could be vying for the top spot. Join me now to hear the drama unfold! John Brunning

Today at 3, Charlotte Green explores the brilliant but often tragic life of Tchaikovsky. Of all the works by this wonderful composer, which speaks to you the most?

Cole Porter enjoys a little musical assistance from his canine friend. More great pictures of composers with their dogs in our gallery here:

Morning! I hope you're having a great Sunday morning. What do have planned today? Aled x

Morning & welcome to More Music Breakfast. Being a Sunday, time to reveal our moments of happiness from the past week. Mine include talking gardening with Alan Titchmarsh, making minestrone soup & spotting some field-grown British strawberries on sale for the first time this year. What about you? Anne-Marie

Congrats to the Danes for winning Eurovision! Wonder how some of the musicians from yesteryear might have fared? Great Danish composer Nils Gade (pictured) v. Beethoven or Mozart maybe? My money's on Puccini. Bob

Eurovision's classical connection?! ...are you watching the great contest tonight? Here are the moments when things got more than a little classical:- we hope you enjoy them!

At 5pm, Howard Goodall introduces Classic FM's 'A Night At The Movies' concert, which was recorded at London's Cadogan Hall last Sunday. Fantastic film scores, spectacularly played (and great pictures of the performance here too:

Do you realise I dragged myself away from Lord's and the New Zealand test match to sit in for Jamie this afternoon. Don't worry it was getting boring! However I was there yesterday when James Anderson took his 300th wicket. Can you think of any suitable tunes we could play him? Un Bal from Symphonie Fantastique maybe. Nick

Very interesting - A new study has confirmed a link between emotion, classical music, and colour.Classical music, colours and emotions linkedbit.lyWhat colour is Mozart's Requiem or his flute concerto? A new study has some interesting findings.

Our resident gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh has kindly shared a few tips for those heading to the Chelsea Flower Show next week. It's the show's 100th anniversary, and it should be glorious. Will you be there? And tune in now for Alan's show!Alan Titchmarsh's guide to the Chelsea Flower Showbit.lyClassic FM presenter and gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh shares his tips on what to expect from the show, in its centenary year

Morning! Anne-Marie back with you for More Music Breakfast. Can we talk napping please & is it an age thing? I've found now that every weekend afternoon there's usually a 40 minute doze at some point. Worryingly, it's also regardless of where I happen to be. In the past few weeks, siesta locations have included a bus, (missed my stop), a friend's kitchen & the local park after a run. Hope I'm not alone in this ..

Love driving cross country this time of year. Always amazed how colourful the fields are everywhere you go. What would Beethoven, Vaughan Williams and Elgar have made of all the yellow, I wonder. I think think it's stunning, but it's not to everyone's taste I know. Bob

Going to see The Great Gatsby this weekend? Here's a great playlist to accompany!The Great Gatsby: classical music inspired by the Jazz Agebit.lyA perfect classical soundtrack to Gatsby's parties. Dazzling and decadent, we take a look at the best jazz-inspired classical music.

Excellent news for the weekend; scientists are apparently claiming that three glasses of fizz a week can boost your memory. I'm always forgetting things, not the trivial stuff either. I can recall what Handel's favourite tipple was but can't remember where my keys are. Happy Friday! Anne-Marie

Friday afternoon viewing - The Eurovision Song Contest goes classical...12 classical music acts that took on Eurovisionwww.classicfm.comThe Eurovision Song Contest is a highlight of the musical calendar, but what's the classical connection?

Good afternoon from Dr Classic. Right now I'm sitting and enjoying the Bruch Violin Concerto. What's your favourite big, unashamedly romantic work? I'm in the mood to prescribe some additional listening and recommendations for you!

It's the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters raid. Tessa Cross is a Classic FM listener and her mother was one of those who worked behind the scenes on preparations for the mission. She actually helped to build scale models of the dams and the models were used in the famous 1954 movie. I'll be playing some appropriate music after 11. John Suchet

Good Morning, good morning. Hope all well. Fancy a quick #Enigma? Poss a little cryptic, today, so I'm prepared to give the odd pointer (big of me!). Which piece of music is this? Composer clue after 7. Best, Tim

Good morning Pumpkins! I know a lot of insomniancs listen to my programme but have you thought of painting your bedroom blue? New research has shown that people in blue bedrooms get the best sleep. Green and yellow are pretty good too, but best to avoid purple because it's too stimulating, and grey and brown are too depressing. What colour is your bedroom? Nick

Action shot! Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel is one of our 'Marvellous Maestros' from 8pm tonight, leading the fabulous Simon Bolivar Orchestra of Venezuela. The late, great Sir Colin Davis is also featured in tonight's concert. More here:

To honour the retiring star, listen to David Beckham's own arrangement of Beethoven's Ode to Joy!Beckham takes on Beethoven... with footballs?bit.lyWatch the football superstar present his own arrangement of Beethoven's most memorable melody.

I read today of the rise of the super commuter, people who are prepared to spend 3 hours or more travelling to and from work. Could you do it? I like a bit of Beethoven, (especially the Emperor Concerto) when I'm in the car. Who's your preferred composer companion for your commute or road trip? Jamie

It was amazing to talk to mezzo Joyce DiDonato. Hear about how she's putting her Facebook fans in charge of her new album. Also, what does she think about opera being 'dumbed down'?Watch American mezzo Joyce DiDonatoproducing Joyce DiDonato's new album? She's putting her fans in the driving seat in an attempt to make opera more accessible.

Some great news today - we're delighted to hear that hundreds of thousands of new listeners are tuning in to Classic FM!Big audience boost for Classic FMwww.classicfm.comLatest RAJAR figures show that Alan Titchmarsh, Smooth Classics, Jamie Crick and David Mellor have audiences all increased over the last three months

Tomorrow on breakfast, we'll play five pieces in honour of The Dambusters (70th Anniversary). So, Dambuster's March taken as a given, WHAT...should our other 4 pieces be? Your suggestions of linked music, ingenious or otherwise, gratefully received. Best, Tim L

Little late with today's #Enigma. Can you guess the musical work? If you can, don't give it away - holler the name of your favourite bear. Best, TIm

If you think the weather is bad here this was Cannes last night at the premiere of the Great Gatsby. Carey Mulligan was even hit by an umbrella as she got out of the car. Can't wait to see the film despite its mixed reviews.

The world's biggest ever Stradivarius exhibition is coming to the UK. Read all about it here:

Good afternoon from John Brunning. Great to be back on 'Drive', although I have been visiting some exotic destinations. When in Rome, etcetera, and when in Venice...

I had a lovely smooth classic today by the British composer Patrick Hawes - prefect afternoon chill-out music. Any good tips on your favourite way to de-stress, relax and have some time to yourself? Jamie Here's a pic from a listener today who said she was in her happy & peaceful place while listening to us...

Bravo Alfie Boe! This morning he received a Fellowship of Royal College of Music from HRH Prince Charles. More about it all here:

Like a bit of Italian baroque music, or even opera? You have Claudio Monteverdi to thank. The hugely influential composer was born on this day in 1567...Claudio Monteverdiwww.classicfm.comClaudio Monteverdi (1567–1643) was an Italian composer, musician and singer, who stood at the crossroads of one of the most crucial periods in musical history.

Which car would you save for the nation? I ask because the 'musical' car, the Allegro, is on the verge of extinction - so says the morning paper today. So here's a homage to musical ways to get to work. (Still fondly remember my uncle's dodgy Vauxhall Viva - nothing to do with the sinfonia of the same name). Morning. Tim

OK...an #Enigma to start. Which musical work is this. So as not to give it away, simply post the time...whenever you get it. Best, (at 6.18) Tim

Good morning pumpkins! This morning we're going to be travelling with Dvorak to the New World, Rossini to Switzerland, and John Barry to Africa. What's your favourite destination? Nick

Tonight, hear the Suite from Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty and every note of the second symphonies of Beethoven & Rachmaninov - each work conducted by a 'Marvellous Maestro' More about tonight's concert here:

Welcome to Drive where snow is being talked of in our weather forecast - WHAT? Anne-Marie here till 8pm. Happy birthday to Thomas Gainsborough, the painter, born this day in beautiful Suffolk in 1727. His home county was a huge source of inspiration for his works along with his friends & family. He also painted a couple of composers as well, Johann Christian Bach & Carl Abel. I think this is my favourite of his though, Landscape in Suffolk.

Prince Charles marks 20 years as Royal College of Music President. We take a look back at this royal musical partnership...Prince Charles & the Royal College of Musicwww.classicfm.comPlaying pool with students, and trying his hand at Gamelan, we celebrating the 20 year partnership between HRH The Prince of Wales and the RCM with these brilliant archive photos

Do you have that flash of inspiration in the middle of the night, or do you agree with Britten? More quotes from great composers here:

Hooray - we've been named Brand Of The Year at the 2013 Sony Radio Academy Awards!Classic FM scoop Brand Of The Year at Sony Radio Academy Awardswww.classicfm.comThe inaugural Brand Of The Year award at the 2013 has been awarded to Classic FM at the Sony Radio Academy

We're celebrating our win at the radio Oscars last night (Radio Brand of the Year ) by asking...Do you remember a win when you were young? (I sketched a picture of my dad when he was asleep...and won two tickets to the local ABC) How about you? Best, TIm

Morning morning morning. Fancy a quick brain tease? Today's #Enigma is, hopefully, easier than yesterday's. Which musical work is this? As ever, don't give away the answer. Maybe, today, post your favourite composer when you get it! Best, Tim

I've just come back from the Sony Radio Academy Awards where Classic Fm won the UK Radio Brand of the Year. Great to be on stage with the entire Classic Fm team and to shake hands with Billy Ocean who presented the award. To quote Billy "when the going gets tough, the tough get going". But we still managed to beat all opposition! Nick

On the Full Works Concert, Holst's 'The Planets' conducted by tonight's 'Marvellous Maestro' Vladimir Jurowski. More about this amazing work here:

Hope you had a great weekend. Mine was full of sci-fi with the opening of the excellent new Star Trek movie. I was thinking how great it would be to be able to Beam to work, or nip to Jupiter for the weekend at Warp Factor 6. Which science fiction invention would you most like to be real? Jamie

Classical music and cute dogs! Here's our gallery of composers, conductors & performers with their furry companions...Look - Classical music and dogswww.classicfm.comOur gallery of composers and artists with their furry friends

Brilliant night at Cadogan Hall. Great music, great films. You can look at more photos here:John Suchet