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BBC Radio 3 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Third Programme.

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Music: Classical

An odyssey through the musical universe, presented by Tom Service

Rethink music with The Listening Service. Tom Service presents a journey of imagination and insight, exploring how music works

The Listening Service: What Is Sound Art? And Why?

How do you describe a teaspoon in music?

What Is Sound Art? And Why?

BBC Radio 3 - The Listening Service, What Is Sound Art? And Why?

Tom Service considers the rise of sound art. Is it art music or something else?

Tom Service considers the rise of sound art, often found in art galleries today. Is it a new genre or simply music in an art space? Sound artist Mark Fell provides expert advice.

Tom Service considers the rise of Sound Art, commonly found in art galleries today, and wonders whether it is a new genre or simply music in an art space? He consults musician and sound artist Mark Fell, finds precedents in Wagner's operas, considers how a 16th-century choral work became a contemporary art installation, and celebrates the American performance artist Laurie Anderson who accidentally had a pop hit with her piece O Superman.

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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