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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

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Afternoon Concert: BBC Performing Groups Live: Episode 3

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Episode 3

BBC Performing Groups Live

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, BBC Performing Groups Live, Episode 3

A live concert by the BBC Singers including the Breakfast Carol Competition finalists.

Richard Pearce (organ) and the BBC Singers under David Hill. Tallis: Missa puer natus est and Mathias: Ave Rex. Plus the finalists of the Radio 3 Breakfast Carol Competition.

Today's live concert features the BBC Singers performing music by Tallis and Mathias plus the finalists of the hugely popular BBC Radio 3 Breakfast Carol Competition. Presented by Sara Mohr-Pietsch

2pm
Carol Competition shortlisted entries

2.30pm
Tallis: Missa puer natus est 

3pm
Mathias: Ave Rex 

BBC Singers
Richard Pearce, organ
David Hill, conductor.

Afternoon Concert: BBC Performing Groups Live

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.

Series of programmes featuring live performances by the BBC's performing groups

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