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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: Lisztomania

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Lisztomania

BBC Radio 3 - The Listening Service, Lisztomania

Tom Service explores the music of Franz Liszt, with help from pianist Mariam Batsashvili.

Tom Service explores the music of Franz Liszt. Was he all pianistic fireworks and no soul? Pianist Mariam Batsashvili explains, at the piano, why Liszt is so special.

Tom takes a deep drive into the music of Franz Liszt, celebrated, and sometimes denigrated, for his ultra-virtuosity. Tom is joined by former Radio 3 New Generation Artist Mariam Batsashvili who plays some of her favourite moments of Liszt at the piano, and explains why Liszt has always held a special place in her heart. From struggling with being the first world-famous musician, to pre-empting the likes of Wagner and Schoenberg, Tom explores the surprising and  conflicting role Liszt played on the musical stage.

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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