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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: David Nicholls

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06/06/2015

David Nicholls

BBC Radio 3 - Saturday Classics, David Nicholls

Author and screenwriter David Nicholls introduces a selection of his favourite music.

Author and screenwriter David Nicholls introduces a selection of his favourite music, including pieces by Bach, Schubert, Brahms, Craig Armstrong, Chet Baker and Tom Waits.

David Nicholls, best selling author of Starter for Ten, One Day, and Us, and screenwriter of the 2015 film adaptation of Far from the Madding Crowd, presents his selection of Saturday Classics. David's choices include a wide selection from Bach, Schubert, and Brahms to Craig Armstrong, Chet Baker, and Tom Waits.

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.

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