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

BBC Radio 3

Through the Night

Continuous broadcast of concert music and opera, recorded from locations throughout Europe

Through the Night; Through the Night

Through the Night: Through the Night

19/09/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night, Through the Night

John Shea concludes the programme with music from Corelli, Chopin, Barber, Rossini, Brahms, Monteverdi, Glick, Haydn and Smetana.

With John Shea.

5.00am
Corelli, Arcangelo (1653-1713): Trio Sonata in C, Op 3 No 8
Il Seminario Musicale
Gérard Lesne (director) 

5.07am
Carniolus, Iacobus Gallus (1550-1591): Two motets: Pater noster, qui es in coelis, OM 1/69; Ave verum corpus, OM 3/25 (Opus Musicum)
Ljubljanski madrigalisti
Matjaz Scek (director) 

5.14am
Chopin, Frédéric (1810-1849): Scherzo No 3 in C sharp, Op 39
Ronald Brautigam (piano)

5.22am
Barber, Samuel (1910-1981): Adagio for Strings, Op 11
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Jorge Mester (conductor)

5.31am
Rossini, Gioachino (1792-1868): Wind Quartet No 6 in F (Andante et tema con variazioni)
Vojtech Samec (flute)
Jozef Luptacik (clarinet)
Frantisek Machats (bassoon)
Josef Illes (French horn)

5.42am
Brahms, Johannes (1833-1897): Academic Festival Overture, Op 80
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Grant Llewellyn (conductor) 

5.53am
Monteverdi, Claudio (1567-1643): Vespro della Beata Vergine
Elisabetta Tiso, Monica Piccinini, Lia Serafini (sopranos)
Carlos Mena (countertenor)
Lambert Climent, Lluís Vilamajó, Francesc Garrigosa (tenors)
Furio Zanasi (baritone)
Antonio Abete, Daniele Carnovich (basses)
La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Hespèrion XXI
Jordi Savall (conductor)

6.13am
Glick, Srul Irving (1934-2002): Divertimento for string orchestra
13 Strings of Ottawa
Brian Law (conductor)

6.32am
Haydn, Joseph (1732-1809): Sonata in E minor, H XVI 34
Andreas Staier (fortepiano)

6.47am
Smetana, Bedrich (1824-1884): Vltava (Ma vlast)
Orchestre du Conservatoire de Musique du Québec
Raffi Armenian (conductor).

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.

Breakfast

Radio 3's breakfast show, waking the UK up with the finest classical music in the best performances

Breakfast: 19/09/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Breakfast, 19/09/2007

Including music by Bliss, Bach, a Mozart/Busoni composition, Handel, Debussy and Walton.

Including Bliss: Flourish for 2 Brass Orchestras. Bach: Solo Violin Sonata in G minor. Mozart/Busoni: Fantasie fur eine Orgelwalze. Handel: Israel in Egypt. Walton: As You Like It.

Including from 7.00am

Bliss: Flourish for Two Brass Orchestras (Greetings to a City)
Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
Elgar Howarth (conductor)

Bach, arr. Nigel North: Solo Violin Sonata in G minor, BWV 1001 (Fuga- Allegro)
Nigel North (lute)

Mozart/Busoni: Fantasie fur eine Orgelwalze
Allan Schiller, John Humphreys (pianos)

From 8.30am

Handel: Israel in Egypt (The Plagues)
Monteverdi Choir and Soloists
English Baroque Soloists
John Eliot Gardiner (conductor)

Debussy: Reverie
Kathryn Stott (piano)

Walton: As You Like It; A poem for orchestra after Shakespeare
Catherine Bott (soprano)
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Neville Marriner (conductor).

Sara Mohr-Pietsch

Music includes: 
7.00-8.30: Bliss Flourish for Two Brass Orchestras: Greetings to a City 
Philip Jones Brass Ensemble/Elgar Howarth Bach , arr Nigel North Fuga - Allegro (Violin 
Sonata in G minor, BWVIOOI) Nigel North (lute) Mozart/Busoni Fantasie fur eine Orgelwalze Allan Schiller and John Humphreys (pianos) 
8.30-10.00 Handel The Plagues (Israel in Egypt) Monteverdi Choir and Soloists, English Baroque Soloists, conductor John Eliot Gardiner Debussy Réverie Kathryn Stott (piano) Walton As You Like It 
Catherine Bott (soprano), Academy of St Martin in the Fields, conductor Neville Marriner

Classical Collection

Programme presenting a sequence of great music in classic recordings

Classical Collection: 19/09/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Classical Collection, 19/09/2007

James Jolly with music by Novacek, Delius, Janacek, Albeniz, Dvorak, Parry and Smetana.

Including Delius: Songs of Farewell. Janacek: The Makropoulos Case. Parry: Symphony No 5 in B minor.  Smetana: String Quartet No 1 in E minor. Tchaikovksy: Marche Slave.

With James Jolly.

10.00am
Novacek, orch. Stokowski: Perpetuum Mobile
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Leopold Stokowski (conductor)
CALA CACD 0529

10.04am
Delius: Songs of Farewell
Waynflete Singers
Southern Voices
Members of the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Richard Hickox (conductor)
CHANDOS CHAN 9214

10.24am
Janacek: The Makropoulos Case (Act 3 excerpt)
Emilia Marty ...... Cheryl Barker (soprano)
Dr Kolenaty ...... Neal Davies (bass-baritone)
Vitk ...... John Graham-Hall (tenor)
Albert Gregor ...... Robert Brubaker (tenor)
English National Opera Orchestra
Charles Mackerras (conductor)
CHANDOS CHAN 3138 (3 CDs)

10.37am
Albeniz: Jerez (Iberia)
Alicia de Larrocha (piano)
DECCA 448 191 2 (2 CDs)

10.48am
Dvorak: Legend in G, Op 59 No 2
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Thomas Beecham (conductor)
EMI 575 938 2 (2 CDs)

10.54am
Parry: Symphony No 5 in B minor (Symphonic Fantasy 1912)
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Adrian Boult (conductor)
EMI CDM 565 107 2

11.18am
Smetana: String Quartet No 1 in E minor (From my life)
Talich Quartet
CALLIOPE CAL 9690

11.46am
Tchaikovksy: Marche Slave
London Symphony Orchestra
Leopold Stokowski (conductor)
CALA CACD 0536.

Presented by James Jolly. 
Novacek, orch Stokowski Perpetuum Mobile National Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Leopold Stokowski 
10.04 Delius Songs of Farewell 
Waynf lete Singers. Southern Voices. Members of the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Richard Hickox 
10.24 Janacek 
The Makropoulos Case (excerpt, Act 3) Cheryl Barker (Emilia Marty: soprano), 
Neal Davies (Dr Kolenaty: bass-baritone), 
John Graham-Hall (Albert: tenor), English National Opera Orchestra, conductor Charles Mackerras 
10.37 Albenlz Jerez (Iberia) Alicia de Larrocha (piano) 
10.48 Dvorak Legend in G 
London Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Thomas Beecham 
10.54 Parry Symphony No 5 in B minor (Symphonic Fantasy) 
London Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Adrian Boult 
11.18 Smetana 
String Quartet No 1 in E minor (From My Life) Talich Quartet 
11.46 Tchaikovsky Marche Slave 
LSO, conductor Leopold Stokowski

Composer of the Week

An informative guide to composers' lives and their music.

An informative and accessible guide to composers' lives and their music.

Composer of the Week: Jean Sibelius

Composer of the Week: Jean Sibelius: Episode 3

Episode 3

Jean Sibelius

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Jean Sibelius, Episode 3

Donald Macleod introduces one of the most popular concertos for the violin, Valse Triste.

Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). 3/5. Donald Macleod introduces Sibelius's Violin Concerto, one of the most popular concertos in the violin repertoire today.

Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)

3/5. Sibelius had always wanted to be a virtuoso violinist, but an injury early in life together with crippling attacks of stage fright put this ideal well out of reach. However, it didn't stop him writing for the violin and Donald Macleod introduces one of the most popular concertos in the violin repertoire.

Valse Triste
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Jukka-Pekka Saraste (conductor)

Violin Concerto
Maxim Vengerov (violin)
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Daniel Barenboim (conductor)

Pohjola's Daughter
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Neeme Jarvi (conductor).

Donald Macleod commemorates the 50th anniversary of Finnish composer Sibelius's death

Composer of the Week: Sibelius

3/5. Sibelius had always wanted to be a virtuoso violinist, but an injury early in life, together with crippling attacks of stage fright, put this ambition well out of reach. However, it didn't stop him writing for the violin and Donald Macleod introduces one of the most popular concertos in the violin repertoire. Sibelius Valse Triste Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste Violin Concerto Maxim Vengerov , Chicago 
Symphony Orchestra, conductor Daniel Barenboim Pohjola's Daughter Gothenburg Symphony 
Orchestra, conductor Neeme Jarvi Repeated at 8.45pm

Afternoon Concert

Unique performances with BBC Orchestras, Choirs and other great orchestras

Unique performances with BBC Orchestras, Choirs and other great orchestras from around the world

Afternoon on 3: Schwetzingen Festival 2007

Afternoon Concert: Schwetzingen Festival 2007: Episode 6

Episode 6

Schwetzingen Festival 2007

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, Schwetzingen Festival 2007, Episode 6

Featuring the Lunchtime Concert, with cellist Gautier Capucon and pianist Jerome Ducros.

1.00pm Lunchtime Concert: Cellist Gautier Capucon. 2.00pm Sibelius Cycle: Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. 4.00pm The Making of Music: 38/60. Pre-War Vienna.

Presented by Louise Fryer.

1.00pm Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert

Cellist Gautier Capucon with pianist Jerome Ducros in a recital from the 2007 Schwetzingen Festival.

Beethoven: Variations on Ein Madchen oder Weibchen, Op 66
Rachmaninov: Sonata in G minor for cello and piano, Op 19
Brahms: 6 selected lieder (arr. for cello and piano)

2.00pm Sibelius Cycle: Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sibelius's death, the complete cycle of his symphonies performed at the 2006 Bergen International Festival continues.

Sibelius: Symphony No 2
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramo (conductor)

Mussorgsky, arr. Elgar Howarth: Pictures at an Exhibition
FRSO brass section
Jurjen Hempel (conductor)

Sibelius: Symphony No 3
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramo (conductor).

Afternoon Concert: Schwetzingen Festival 2007

Performances from the festival of opera and classical music in Schwetzingen, Germany

Afternoon on 3

Introduced by Louise Fryer.

Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
A cello recital given at this summer's Schwetzingen Festival.
Gautier Capucon (cello), Jerome Ducros (piano)

Beethoven Variations on Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen, Op 66

Rachmaninov Cello Sonata in G minor, Op 19Ã

Brahms Six Lieder (selections)

2.00 Sibelius Cycle: Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra

Sibelius Symphony No 1 - Conductor Sakari Oramo

Musorgsky, arr Elgar Howarth Pictures at an Exhibition - Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (brass), conductor Jurjen HempelÃ

Sibelius Symphony No 3 - Conductor Sakari Oramo

4.00 The Making of Music: Pre-War Vienna
8/30. Louise Fryer presents full performances of pieces from James Naughtie's Radio 4 programme. At the turn of the century, Vienna was one of the most exciting cities in the world. Arnold Schoenberg was exploring new structures of sound that he would eventually make his own. Music includes Transfigured Night.

The Making of Music

Performances of the music James Naughtie mentions in his Radio 4 series.

Performances of the music James Naughtie mentions in his Radio 4 series, which connects historical events and their effect on the course of classical music.

The Making of Music; The Making of Music

The Making of Music: The Making of Music

BBC Radio 3 - The Making of Music, The Making of Music

Performances of the music James Naughtie mentions in his Radio 4 series, which connects historical events and their effect on classical music. 38/60. Pre-War Vienna.

Performances of the music James Naughtie mentions in his Radio 4 series, which connects historical events and their effect on the course of classical music.

38/60. Pre-War Vienna

At the turn of the century, Vienna was one of the most exciting cities in the world. Alongside the ideas of Freud and the paintings of Klimt, composer Schoenberg was exploring new musical forms that he would eventually make his own. Music includes his Transfigured Night.

In Tune

Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.

Radio 3's drivetime show brings you incredible live music and interviews from the world's finest classical, jazz, folk and world musicians.

Radio 3's drivetime show brings you incredible live music and interviews from the world's finest classical, jazz, folk and world musicians. If it's happening in the world of music, you'll hear it first on In Tune.

In Tune: 19/09/2007

BBC Radio 3 - In Tune, 19/09/2007

Sean Rafferty is joined by violinist Priya Mitchell and pianist Yevgeny Sudbin.

Sean Rafferty is joined by violinist Priya Mitchell, who talks about the Oxford Chamber Music Festival, and pianist Yevgeny Sudbin, before his series of recitals across the UK.

Sean Rafferty is joined by violinist Priya Mitchell, who will be talking about the Oxford Chamber Music Festival, and pianist Yevgeny Sudbin, who will be playing in concerts in Malvern, Jersey, Radlett, Harrogate and London over the coming month.

Sean Rafferty presents a selection of music and a round-up of news from the arts world.

Performance on 3

Performance on 3 has been replaced by Radio 3 Live in Concert.

Performance on 3: 19/09/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Performance on 3, 19/09/2007

Halle Orchestra concert from Manchester's Bridgewater Hall, including Weber and Mozart.

Mark Elder conducts the Halle Orchestra in a concert recorded at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall. Weber: Jubel Overture. Mozart: Piano Concerto No 27. Mahler: Symphony No 1 in D.

Geoffrey Smith introduces a concert recorded at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall.

The Halle, Britain's longest established professional symphony orchestra, begins its 150th anniversary season, under Music Director Mark Elder.

Lars Vogt (piano)
Halle Orchestra
Mark Elder (conductor)

Weber: Jubel Overture
Mozart: Piano Concerto No 27 in B flat
Mahler: Symphony No 1 in D.

Presented by Geoffrey Smith. Under its music director Mark Elder , Britain's longest-established professional symphony orchestra continues to ride a wave of critical and public acclaim. The Halle begins its 150th anniversary season with a programme given at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Lars Vogt (piano), Halle Orchestra. conductor Mark Elder 
Weber Jubel Overture 
Mozart Piano Concerto No 27 in B Flat, K595 Mahler Symphony No 1

Night Waves

Radio 3’s flagship arts programme until 2013. Over 350 editions available in the archive.

Radio 3’s flagship arts programme until 2013. Search the extensive archive for interviews, debates and reviews. Go to Free Thinking for the new home of arts and ideas on Radio 3.

Night Waves: 19/09/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Night Waves, 19/09/2007

Isabel Hilton assesses the health of design in Britain before a major London exhibition.

On the eve of a major London exhibition of international designers' work, Isabel Hilton assesses the current health of design in Britain.

On the eve of a major London exhibition of international designers' work, Isabel Hilton assesses the current health of design in Britain. Producer Thomas Morris

Artist Focus

Programme focussing on the work of a specific artist

Programme focussing on the work of a specific artist.

This programme is no longer broadcast.  The details have been left here for information.

Artist Focus: 19/09/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Artist Focus, 19/09/2007

Georg Solti conducts the LPO and organist Ralph Downes in Walton's Coronation Te Deum.

With Geoffrey Smith. Georg Solti conducts the LPO, the choirs of Salisbury, Winchester and Chichester Cathedrals, and organist Ralph Downes in Walton's Coronation Te Deum.

With Geoffrey Smith.

A sequence of music with a featured performer leading the way.

To celebrate the orchestra's 75th anniversary, Georg Solti conducts the LPO, the choirs of Salisbury, Winchester and Chichester Cathedrals, and organist Ralph Downes in Walton's Coronation Te Deum.

Presented by Geoffrey Smith. A sequence of music with a featured performer leading the way. Featuring Georg Solti conducting the LPO, the choirs of Salisbury, Winchester, and Chichester 
Cathedrals, and organist Ralph Downes in Walton's Coronation TeDeum. EMAIL: artistfocus@bbc.co.uk

The Essay

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond, themed across a week - insight, opinion and intellectual surprise.

Essay: The Cult of Childhood

The Essay: The Cult of Childhood: Episode 3: Generation Gap

Episode 3: Generation Gap

The Cult of Childhood

Generation Gap

BBC Radio 3 - The Essay, The Cult of Childhood, Generation GapClose menu

The social psychology of the generation gap, a phrase first used by Rose Macaulay.

The Cult of Childhood: Deborah Bowman explores childhood in literary culture of the early 20th century. 3/4. Generation Gap: The social psychology of the generation gap.

The Cult of Childhood

Deborah Bowman continues her exploration of the theme of childhood in the literary culture of the first half of the 20th century.

3/4. Generation Gap

Deborah investigates the social psychology of the generation gap, a phrase first used by Rose Macaulay in an age worried about the idea that young people might 'rise up' and lay waste to older generations.

The Essay: The Cult of Childhood

Four essays exploring the theme of childhood in literary culture. With Deborah Bowman

The Cult of Childhood 
Generation Gap. 3/4. Deborah Bowman investigates the social psychology of the generation gap.  EMAIL: theessay@bbc.co.uk

Late Junction

Journeys in music, ancient to future. The home for adventurous listeners

Late Junction: 19/09/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Late Junction, 19/09/2007

Fiona Talkington with Kekele's Congolese rumba and art rock from the Young Marble Giants.

Fiona Talkington introduces Congolese rumba from Kekele, minimalist art rock from the Young Marble Giants, and a recording of Russian improvising vocalist Valentina Ponomareva.

Congolese rumba from Kekele, minimalist art rock by Young Marble Giants, and a recording of Russian improvising vocalist 
Valentina Ponomareva. Presented by Fiona Talkington.

Through the Night: 20/09/2007

20/09/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night, 20/09/2007

Music includes Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms, Strauss, Bach, Glinka, Glazunov and Villa-Lobos.

Including 1.00 Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms. 3.16 Strauss, Bach, Glinka, Glazunov, Villa-Lobos, Palestrina, Reicha, Meder. 5.00 Rameau, Haydn, Schumann, Mozart, Dvorak, Telemann.

With John Shea.

1.00am
Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827): Piano Sonata in D, Op 10 No 3
Sviatoslav Richter (piano)

1.24am
Chopin, Fryderyk (1810-1849): Polonaise Fantaisie, Op 61
Sviatoslav Richter (piano)

1.37am
Chopin, Fryderyk (1810-1849): Waltz in F, Op 34 No 3; Waltz in D flat, Op 70 No 3
Sviatoslav Richter (piano)

1.42am
Chopin, Fryderyk (1810-1849): Mazurkas in C sharp minor, Op 63 No 3; in C, Op 67 No 3; in F, Op 68 No 3; in A minor, Op posth
Sviatoslav Richter (piano)

1.51am
Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827): Symphony No 6 in F (Pastorale)
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
Rafael Frübeck de Burgos (conductor)

2.36am
Brahms, Johannes (1833-1897): Violin Concerto in D, Op 77
Frank Peter Zimmermann (violin)
Oslo Philharmonic
Jukka-Pekka Saraste (conductor)

3.16am
Strauss, Richard (1864-1949): Violin Sonata in E flat, Op 18
Thomas Zehetmair (violin)
Kai Ito (piano)

3.44am
Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750): Trio Sonata No 3 in D minor, BWV 527
Juliusz Gembalski (organ)

3.59am
Glinka, Mikhail Ivanovich (1804-1857): Trio for clarinet, cello and piano (Pathétique)
Trio Luwigana

4.15am
Glazunov, Alexander Konstantinovich (1865-1936): Serenade Espagnol, Op 20 No 2
Jan-Erik Gustafsson (cello)
Heini Kärkkäinen (piano)

4.19am
Villa-Lobos, Heitor (1887-1959): Introduction to Chôros
Timo Korhonen (guitar)
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramo (conductor)

4.32am
Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi da (c.1525-1594): Motet Salve Regina
Studio de Musique Ancienne de Montréal
Christopher Jackson (director)

4.38am
Reicha, Anton (1770-1836): Trio for French horns
Jozef Illes, Jaroslan Snobl, Jan Budzak (french horns)

4.49am
Meder, Johann Valentin (1649-1719): Wie murren denn die Leut
La Cappella Ducale.

Presented by John Shea. Beethoven Piano Sonata in D, Op 10 No 3 Chopin Polonaise Fantaisie , Op 61; Waltzes: in F, Op 34 No 3; in D flat, Op 70 No 3; Mazurkas: in C sharp minor, Op 63 No 3; in C, Op 67 No 3; in F, Op 68 No 3; in A minor, Op Posth Sviatoslav Richter (piano) 
1.51 Beethoven Symphony No 6 in F (Pastorale) 
2.36 Brahms Violin Concerto in D 3.16 Strauss Violin Sonata in E flat, Op 18 3.44 Bach Trio Sonata No 3 in D minor, BWV527 3.59 Glinka Trio in D minor (Pathetique) 
4.15 Glazunov Serenade Espagnol, Op 20 No 2 
4.19 Villa-Lobos Introducao ao Choro 4.32 Palestrina Salve Regina 4.38 Reicha Horn Trio, Op 82 
4.49 Meder Wie murren denn die Leut 5.00 Rameau 
Fanfarinette 5.03 Geminiani Concerto No 1 in D, Op 7 No 1 
5.12 Gesualdo Merce Grido Piangendo; Luci Serene e Chiare 5.19 Haydn String Quartet in B flat, Op 71 No 1 
5.41 Schumann, arr Duczmal Cello Concerto in A minor 
6.06 Chopin Waltz in E flat, Op 18 (Grand Valse Brillante) 
6.11 Mozart Exsultate. Jjubilate, K/65 6.26 Paqanini Moses-Fantasie 6.34 Dvorak Scherzo Capriccioso 
6.49 Telemann Sonata in D minor

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Through the Night

Through the Night

Genres

Brand

The Making of Music

The Making of Music

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 3

About BBC Radio 3

Appears in

About this data

About this data