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Radio 3's drivetime show has all the latest interviews and music ahead of the coronation.

Radio 3's drivetime show brings you all the latest interviews and music as we build up to the coronation.

In Tune: Gywneth Jones, Llyr Williams, Rokia Traoré

Gywneth Jones, Llyr Williams, Rokia Traoré

22/05/2013

BBC Radio 3 - In Tune, Gywneth Jones, Llyr Williams, Rokia Traoré

Sean Rafferty's guests include soprano Gywneth Jones and pianist Llyr Williams.

Sean Rafferty's guests include soprano Gywneth Jones and pianist Llyr Williams, who celebrate Wagner's 200th anniversary. Plus music from Malian singer-songwriter Rokia Traoré.

In Tune's week-long celebration of Wagner's 200th anniversary continues today, exactly 200 years since the composer's birth, with a guest appearance from Dame Gwyneth Jones - soprano renowned for her interpretation of Brunnhilde, the epic heroine of Wagner's Ring. Plus, acclaimed Welsh pianist Llŷr Williams plays Wagner rarities and transcriptions by Liszt, live in the studio.Also performing live will be award-winning Malian singer, songwriter and guitarist Rokia Traoré who begins her UK tour this week.Sean Rafferty's guests also include Prince Leopold of Bavaria, direct descendent of King Ludwig II - the Wagner-obsessed monarch who bankrolled the composer.Main headlines are at 5pm and 6pm.In.Tune@bbc.co.uk@BBCInTune.

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