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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: Music for the Theatre

Afternoon Concert: Music for the Theatre: Episode 16

Episode 16

Music for the Theatre

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, Music for the Theatre, Episode 16

Louise Fryer presents music by Stravinsky, Havergal Brian, Beethoven and Busoni.

Presented by Louise Fryer. Stravinsky: Apollo. Havergal Brian: Three Pieces (Turandot). Beethoven: The Creatures of Prometheus, Op 43. Busoni: Turandot Suite, Op 41.

Louise Fryer presents more music inspired by the ancient world.

Stravinsky: Apollo
BBC Philharmonic,
Andre De Ridder (conductor).

Havergal Brian: Three Pieces from 'Turandot'
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra,
Garry Walker (conductor).

Beethoven: The Creatures of Prometheus (Op. 43)
Ulster Orchestra,
Thierry Fischer (conductor).

Busoni: Turandot (suite, Op. 41)
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra,
Andrew Gourlay (conductor).

Afternoon Concert: Music for the Theatre

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.

Jonathan Swain presents programmes focusing on music associated with the theatre

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