Stephen Johnson

Stephen Johnson on Berlioz' Requiem

'If I were threatened with the burning of all my works except one, it is for the Requiem that I would beg for mercy' - H. Berlioz

All you ever wanted to know about Berlioz and a little bit more.

Join one of the UK's leading music journalists on a foray into the innermost workings of the unconventional, egotistical Frenchman who composed this monumental work. Stephen Johnson is the presenter for BBC3's Discovering Music.

'SJ really knows his stuff and everything he puts together is immaculately researched and INTERESTING. Very much "Old School" Radio 3 and thank goodness he is still around...'

Access: please note that the Parliament Room is lovely but is part of an ancient building. It has no lift and is accessed via 2 short flights of stairs.