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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: Music in the Great War: Steven Isserlis

Saturday Classics: Music in the Great War: Steven Isserlis: Episode 2

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Episode 2

Music in the Great War: Steven Isserlis

BBC Radio 3 - Saturday Classics, Music in the Great War: Steven Isserlis, Episode 2

Cellist Steven Isserlis presents music by Debussy, Faure, Martinu, Poulenc and Beethoven.

Cellist Steven Isserlis chooses some of his favourite music from times of war, including pieces by Debussy, Faure, Martinu, Poulenc and Beethoven.

Cellist Steven Isserlis chooses more of his favourite music written during times of war, including pieces by Debussy, Fauré, Martinu, Poulenc and Beethoven. For many of the pieces Steven has chosen iconic recordings, including performances by violinist Josef Szigeti, baritone Pierre Bernac, pianists Marguerite Long and Bèla Bartok, violinist Jacques Thibaud and conductor Wilhelm Fürtwängler.

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.

Cellist Steven Isserlis chooses some of his favourite music from times of war

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