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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: Dance

Saturday Classics: Dance: Episode 3: Shobana Jeyasingh

Shobana Jeyasingh

Episode 3

Episode 3: Shobana Jeyasingh

Dance

BBC Radio 3 - Saturday Classics, Dance, Shobana Jeyasingh

Choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh presents a personal choice of music.

Choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh presents her choice of music, including works which have influenced and inspired many of her dance compositions.

As part of BBC Dance season, pioneering choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh presents her choice of music, including works which have influenced and inspired many of her dance compositions. Born in India and with roots in Sri Lanka and Malaysia, Shobana founded her dance company in London in 1988. Her acclaimed works are often created for outdoor and unusual settings and she regularly collaborates with contemporary composers including Kevin Volans and Michael Nyman.

(Photo: Shobana Jeyasingh / credit: Chris Nash)

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.

Programmes featuring the personal musical selections of dancers and choreographers

Programmes featuring the personal musical selections of dancers and choreographers, to tie in with with a new initiative for young artistic talent: the BBC Young Dancer 2015 award

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