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BBC Radio 3 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Third Programme.

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Afternoon Concert

Music: Classical

Unique performances with BBC Orchestras, Choirs and other great orchestras

Unique performances with BBC Orchestras, Choirs and other great orchestras from around the world

Afternoon on 3: Italy

Afternoon Concert: Italy: Episode 2

Italy

Episode 2

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, Italy, Episode 2

BBC Philharmonic in music by Mendelssohn, Haydn, Mozart, Portera, Bartok and Casella.

Performances by the BBC Philharmonic. Mendelssohn: Ruy Blas Overture. Haydn: Symphony No 45. Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A. Plus music by Portera, Bartok and Casella.

The BBC Philharmonic's 'Italian Connection' continues with Haydn symphonies, Mozart's evergreen Clarinet Concerto and the world premiere of a new work, all recorded when the orchestra was on tour in Stresa. There are also rarities from Dallapiccola and Casella - his large-scale 2nd Symphony.

Mendelssohn: Overture - Ruy Blas
BBC Philharmonic
Gianandrea Noseda

Haydn: Symphony No.45 in F sharp minor "Farewell"
BBC Philharmonic
Gianandrea Noseda

Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A K.622
Julian Bliss (bassett clarinet)
BBC Philharmonic
Gianandrea Noseda

Andrea Portera: Three Forms (1st perf.)
BBC Philharmonic
Gianandrea Noseda

Haydn: Symphony No. 80 in D minor
BBC Philharmonic 
Gianandrea Noseda

Bartok: Piano Concerto No.3
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano)
BBC Philharmonic
Gianandrea Noseda

Casella: Symphony No.2 in C minor
BBC Philharmonic
Gianandrea Noseda.

Afternoon Concert: Italy

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Performances by the BBC Philharmonic, including pieces with an Italian theme

Performances by the BBC Philharmonic, including pieces with an Italian theme - Italian works, Italian musicians and concerts given in Italy

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