Byrd From Virgin's
Wombe- a Carowle for
Christmas Day Hilliard Ensemble
London Baroque, director Paul Hiller
7.10 Debussy La boite a joujoux (Prelude and Tableau I)
Ulster Orchestra, conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier
7.23 Bach, arr Stravinsky Vom Himmel hoch
Tanglewood Festival Chorus Boston SO/Seiji Ozawa
7.34 Handel Duet: No, di voi non vuo'fidarmi
Emma Kirkby and Judith Nelson (sopranos)
Susan Sheppard (cello) Christopher Hogwood (harpsichord)
7.40 Buxtehude Wie schdn leuchtet der
Morgenstern
Ton Koopman (organ)
7.47 Prokofiev The Love for Three Oranges
SNO/Neeme Jarvi. Discs
During the Elizabethan period, recusant Catholics celebrated the feast of Christmas in secret. One place they met was
Ingatestone Hall in Essex, where this programme was recorded. William Byrd was frequently present, and his mass settings might first have been heard there with a few singers performing in a small room.
Byrd Mass for three voices; Christmas propers from Gradualia Andrew Carwood (celebrant) Nonsuch Consort, director John Milsom
Hugh Keyte opens the window for Christmas Day. Taverner Consort, Choir and Players/Andrew Parrott Trad Quando nascette
Ninno; While Shepherds Watched
Critics' Choice
Anthony Burton chairs a discussion between Richard
Osborne, Michael Oliver , Stephen Johnson and Roderick Swanston on their pick of the year's releases. ()
10.40 Record Release
Martinu Dandelion
Romance
Milada Cejkova (soprano) Kuhn Mixed Chorus, conductor Frantisek Jilek
10.55 Schmelzer Fencing School
European Community
Baroque Orchestra, director Monica Huggett
11.05 Elgar Violin Sonata in E minor, Op 82
Marcia Crayford (violin) Ian Brown (piano)
11.32 Bruckner Te Deum
Soloists, Corydon Singers and Orchestra/Matthew Best Producers Clive Portbury and Patrick Lambert. Discs
George Pratt introduces a selection of lighthearted early music to accompany Christmas lunch.
Producer Kate Bolton
Leslie Forbes joins low-temperature physicist
Professor Nicholas Kurti and writer John Wain over a cooked goose to consider the primitive appeal of roasting.
Producer Nigel Acheson
Order of Service: page 21.
Conductor Paolo Olmi
Ricardo Castro (piano)
Verdi Overture: The Force of Destiny
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2 in C minor
3.35 Paul Guinery talks to Ricardo Castro, winner of the 1993 Leeds International Piano Competition.
3.40 Dvorak Symphony No 9 in E minor (From the New World)
BBC Singers/Simon Joly Margaret Phillips (organ)
Brahms Marienlieder , Op 22
William Mathias Ave Rex, Op 45
Geoffrey Smith reveals what records and CDs listeners would choose to find under the Christmas tree.
Producer Tim Thome. Discs
Jeremy J Beadle presents Radio 3's annual contest between two teams of musical enthusiasts.
Producer Anthony Cheevers
I Rossini's The
Barber of Seville in jonn Cox's production direct from the Metropolitan Opera, New York. Sung in Italian.
Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Orchestra/Carlo Rizzi Act
8.05 A Met Christmas with Edward Downes. Met artists from the past in a selection of holiday music.
8.35 Act 2
(In association with the Texaco Metropolitan Opera International Radio Network and the EBU)
(There is another operatic Barber of Seville on Thursday at 1.05pm)
Five tales by the American writer.
1: Christmas Is a Sad Season for the Poor
Charlie has to work at the hotel during the festivities. Early on it is dark and empty, then suddenly ... Read by William Hootkins. Series producer Duncan Minshull
Second of two programmes. Catherine Mackintosh (violin) Geoffrey Govier (fortepiano) Kraus Violin Sonata in C
Mozart Sonata in E minor
(K304)
The popular American pianist was recorded at the Royal Festival Hall, London, at the end of last year.
Playing with him were Bill Smith (clarinet), Jack Six (bass) and Randy Jones
(drums). They were joined in the second half by Brubeck's cellist son Matthew.
During the interval Brubeck talks to Geoffrey Smith , who introduces the programme. Howard Brubeck
Theme for June
Dave Brubeck
Once when I was very young; Peace of Jerusalem; Softly
William softly; Out of the way of the people; Three to get ready; Sermon on the Mount; In your own sweet way; Brandenburg Gate
Paul Desmond Take Five
WC Handy St Louis Blues Producer Derek Drescher
