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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: James Rhodes

James Rhodes

10/09/2016

BBC Radio 3 - Saturday Classics, James Rhodes

James Rhodes with favourite recordings, including Grigory Sokolov and Jean-Marc Luisada.

James Rhodes presents favourite recordings, including pianists Grigory Sokolov and Jean-Marc Luisada. Plus performances by inspiring amateurs as part of BBC Get Playing.

James Rhodes presents another selection of his favourite recordings, including performances by pianists Jorge Bolet, Grigory Sokolov and Jean-Marc Luisada, and symphonic works by Tchaikovsky and Mozart.

As part of BBC Get Playing he also introduces specially recorded performances by some inspiring amateur pianists and talks to them about the impact music making has on their lives.

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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