1 BBC PROMS

The best young talents from across the Continent gather at the Albert Hall when Sir Colin Davis conducts the European Union Youth Orchestra in Brahms and Sibelius (Sat). Other highlights include a Scandinavian double: the much-rated Lahti Symphony Orchestra from Finland, playing Sibelius (Wed), and the Bergen Philharmonic from Norway with a Grieg and Walton programme (Thur). Don’t miss The Rite of Spring, conducted by Oliver Knussen, either (Fri). Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 (www.bbc.co.uk/proms/2007 www.royalalberthall.com 020-7589 8212), until Sept 8. Also on Radio 3

2 THE DESIRE OF HEAVENLY HARMONIES

The fine vocal ensemble Stile Antico performs Tallis and Byrd. Trinity College Chapel, Trinity Street, Cambridge (www.stileantico. co.uk 01223 847330), Sun

3 CHAPLIN MUSIC

Carl Davis conducts the Royal Philharmonic in his specially composed scores for Chaplin’s short films of 1916/17, which have now been restored and remastered. Cadogan Hall, Sloane Terrace, SW1 (www.cadoganhall.com 020-7730 4500), from Wed, until Aug 18

4 TUDOR MUSIC BY CANDLELIGHT

The Elizabethan era is evoked through Shakespeare’s sonnets, with music by Byrd, Dowland, Gibbons, Hume, Morley and Philips. Exeter College Chapel, Turl Street, Oxford (www.charivari.co.uk 01865 305305), Wed

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