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

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Saturday Classics

Music: Classical

A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes

A personal view of classical music from a range of presenters. Authored, themed mini-series and one-off programmes offer a chance to share the musical interests of the presenters.

Saturday Classics: John Sessions

Saturday Classics: John Sessions: Episode 1

John Sessions

Episode 1

BBC Radio 3 - Saturday Classics, John Sessions, Episode 1

John Sessions presents music by Ravel, Tchaikovsky, Puccini and Debussy.

John Sessions presents music that is popular today, but was originally received badly. With Ravel's String Quartet, Puccini's Tosca and Debussy's Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune.

In the first of two programmes, John Sessions presents a selection of music that is much-loved today, but at the time received terrible reviews, or had disastrous premieres. John recounts some of the most colourful reviews of works such as Ravel's string quartet, Tchaikovsky's violin concerto, Puccini's Tosca, and Debussy's Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un Faune.

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.

John Sessions presents music that is popular today, but was originally received badly

Actor and comedian John Sessions presents a selection of music that is much-loved today, but which originally received bad reviews, or had disastrous premieres

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