Artsworld

A journey into some of the monasteries and churches of Russia, featuring inspirational hymns by the Moscow Chamber Choir

Franco Zeffirelli’s celebrated production of Donizetti’s classic comic opera from La Scala, Milan. Starring Mariella Devia (Marie), Paul Austin Kelly (Tonio), Bruno Pratico (Sulpice) and Ewa Podles (Marquise). Donato Renzetti conducts

Exclusive biography of the great ballet dancer, made two years before his death in 1993. Nureyev tells his story in a series of interviews, accompanied by a dazzling array of archive clips. Contributors include Nureyev’s sister, his first dance teacher, Ninette de Valois, and Margot Fonteyn

Silhouette animation of the famous fairytale by the pioneer of the genre

Christmas concert with soprano Barbara Bonney, baritone Matthias Goerne, the Freiburger Barockorchester and the German Brass presenting pieces by Bach, Mozart and Handel

Story set in 16th-century rural France about a self-effacing peasant who returns to his farm and family after nine gruelling years at war. Although he receives a warm welcome from his wife, the man’s flawed memory fans the flames of a rumour among local villagers that questions the man’s true identity. Based on a true tale enshrined in French folklore

The annual Advent Sunday carol service by the Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge. The programme includes Mendelssohn’s Richte mich, Gott, Gorecki’s Totus tuus, and a new commission from John Tavener, Fear and Rejoice, O people

The popular a cappella vocal group in concert. Featuring Hereward Kaye, Gary Howard, Michael Henry, Nick Godfrey and Ricky Payne

Silhouette animation of the famous fairytale by the pioneer of the genre