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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.

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Saturday Classics: Greta Scacchi

Greta Scacchi

19/03/2016

BBC Radio 3 - Saturday Classics, Greta Scacchi

Actress Greta Scacchi introduces a personal selection of aquatic and sea-themed music.

Actress Greta Scacchi with a personal selection of aquatic and sea-themed music, including Debussy, Charles Trenet, Schubert, Britten, Joni Mitchell, Fats Waller and Mario Lanza.

Actor Greta Scacchi with a personal selection of aquatic and sea-themed music including 'La mers' from Debussy and Charles Trenet, Schubert's 'Trout' Quintet and an extract from Britten's opera Peter Grimes. Her choice also includes songs from Joni Mitchell, Fats Waller and Mario Lanza

Star of films such as The Player and The Red Violin, Greta Scacchi has been seen most recently as Countess Rostov in BBC One's epic production of War And Peace. For Saturday Classics, she draws on her Italian roots, her adolescence in Australia and her passionate advocacy of maritime environmental causes for a wide-ranging selection of music.

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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