This week Choral Fixation is all about the love. We'll hear how composers and poets through the centuries have explored the ups and downs of romance.

Music featured in this episode includes:

Johannes Brahms Liebeslieder Walzer, Op. 52

Dominick Argento I Hate and I Love

Claudio Monteverdi Ogni amante e guerrier

Gustav Mahler Die zwei blauen Augen (The Two Blue Eyes Of My Beloved)

Samuel Barber The Lovers,  Op. 43

John Wilbye Weep, weep, mine eyes

Felix Mendelssohn Sechs Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 41

Judith Weir I Carry Your Heart With Me