To mark the centenary year of Gaudí’s death, renowned British composer Richard Blackford took on a new creative challenge: translating the architectural magificence of La Sagrada Família into an imposing three-movement symphony and accompanying film. The symphony, which takes its structure from three of the basilica’s great facades, has been praised by critics for its invention and imaginative scoring — described as a successful homage both to a unique moment and its architec

After more than forty years producing award-winning documentaries and dramas in collaboration with leading broadcasters, Shaftesbury Productions is entering a new chapter. Building on our commitment to delivering high-quality documentaries that offer audiences an authoritative and engaging exploration of cultural history, the family-owned production group has launched Arts Biography Channel – a dedicated home for thought-provoking arts documentaries, freely accessible to audi