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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

26/09/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night, Through the Night

Jonathan Swain concludes the programme with music by Palestrina, Ibert, Grieg, Rossini, Mozart, Ravel, Grechaninov, Lilburn, Debussy and Sorkochevich.

With Jonathan Swain.

5.09am
Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi da (c.1525-1594): Magnificat primi toni
Elmer Iseler Singers
Elmer Iseler (conductor)

5.18am
Ibert, Jacques (1890-1962): Trois pièces brèves
Ariart Woodwind Quintet

5.25am
Grieg, Edvard (1843-1907): Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, Op 65 No 6
Valerie Tryon (piano)

5.33am
Rossini, Gioachino (1792-1868): Overture (The Barber of Seville)
Polish Radio Orchestra
Wojciech Rajski (conductor)

5.40am
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791): 12 Variations on Ah! Vous dirai-je, maman, K265
Yur-Eum Woodwind Quintet

5.53am
Ravel, Maurice (1875-1937): Violin Sonata in G
Peter Oundjian (violin)
William Tritt (piano)

6.12am
Grechaninov, Alexandr Tikhonovich (1864-1956): Six Motets, Op 155
Radio France Chorus
Yves Castagnet (organ)
Vladislav Chernuchenko (conductor)

6.30am
Lilburn, Douglas (1915-2001): Diversions for Strings
Symphony Nova Scotia
Georg Tintner (conductor)

6.47am
Debussy, Claude (1862-1918): L'isle joyeuse
Roger Woodward (piano)

6.52am
Sorkochevich, Luka (1734-1789): Sinfonie in D
Salzburger Hofmusik
Wolfgang Brunner (organ/director).

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Breakfast

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

Breakfast: 26/09/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Breakfast, 26/09/2007

Including Wolf, Arvo Part, Prokofiev, Haydn and Hasse, plus Dvorak's American Suite.

Including Wolf: Italian Serenade in G. Arvo Part: My Heart's in the Highlands. Prokofiev: Symphony No 1. Haydn: Sonata No 32. Hasse: Salve regina in E flat. Dvorak: American Suite.

Including from 7.00am

Wolf: Italian Serenade in G
Berlin Philharmonic
Semyon Bychkov (conductor)

Arvo Part: My Heart's in the Highlands
David James (countertenor)
Christopher Bowers-Broadbent (organ)

Prokofiev: Symphony No 1 in D (Classical)
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Karel Ancerl (conductor)

From 8.30am

Haydn: Sonata No 32 in B minor
Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano)

Hasse: Salve regina in E flat
Barbara Bonney (soprano)
Bernada Fink (mezzo-soprano)
Musica Antiqua Koln
Reinhardt Goebel (director)

Dvorak: American Suite
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Antal Dorati (conductor).

Sara Mohr-Pietsch

Music includes: 
7.00-8.30: Wolf Italian Serenade 
Berlin PO, conductor Semyon Bychkov Arvo Part My Heart's in the Highlands David James (countertenor), 
Christopher Bowers-Broadbent (organ) Prokofiev Symphony No I (Classical) Czech PO, conductor Karel Ancerl 
8.30-10.00: Haydn Sonata in B minor, H XVI 32 Marc-André Hamelin (piano) Hasse Salve Regina in E flat 
Barbara Bonney (soprano) Bernarda Fink (mezzo), Musica Antiqua , Koln, director Reinhard Goebel Dvorak American Suite 
RPO, conductor Antal Dorati

Classical Collection

Programme presenting a sequence of great music in classic recordings

Classical Collection: 26/09/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Classical Collection, 26/09/2007

Sarah Walker introduces music by John White, Elgar, Allegri, Vaughan Williams and Britten.

Including John White: Sonata 108. Elgar: String Quartet, Op 83. Allegri: Vidi turbam magnam. Vaughan Williams: Symphony No 9. Britten: Les Illuminations.

With Sarah Walker.

10.00am
John White: Sonata 108
Roger Smalley (piano)
NMC D038

10.06am
Elgar: String Quartet, Op 83
Sorrel Quartet
CHANDOS CHAN 9894

10.34am
Allegri: Vidi turbam magnam
Choir of St John's College, Cambridge
George Guest (director)
MERIDIAN CDE 84218

10.57am
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No 9 in E minor
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Vernon Handley (conductor)
EMI CDEMX 2230

11.31am
Britten: Les Illuminations
Felicity Lott (soprano)
English Chamber Orchestra
Steuart Bedford (conductor)
COLLINS CLASSICS 70372 (2 CDs).

Presented by Sarah Walker. 
John White Piano Sonata No 108 Roger Smalley 
10.06 Elgar String Quartet in E minor, Op 83 Sorrel Quartet 
10.34 Allegri Mass: Vidi Turbam Magnam Choir of St John's College, Cambridge, director George Guest 
10.57 Vaughan Williams Symphony No 9 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Vernon Handley 
11.31 Britten Les Illuminations 
 Felicity Lott (soprano), English Chamber Orchestra, conductor Steuart  Bedford

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: Christoph Willibald Gluck

Composer of the Week: Christoph Willibald Gluck: Episode 3

Episode 3

Christoph Willibald Gluck

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Christoph Willibald Gluck, Episode 3

Gluck's manifesto for opera was to 'restrict music to its true function of serving poetry'

Donald Macleod investigates Gluck's desire, laid out in his opera Alceste, to 'restrict music to its true function of serving poetry'.

In his lifetime, Gluck's achievements were overshadowed by a fiery debate on the relationship between words and music in opera. Gluck's manifesto, laid out in the preface to his opera Alceste, was to 'restrict music to its true function of serving poetry'. Donald Macleod investigates.

Sinfonia and Marche (Alessandro)
Musica Antiqua Koln
Reinhard Goebel (conductor)

Alceste (Act 3, scenes 3-5)
Alceste ...... Theresa Ringholz (soprano)
Admeto ...... Justin Lavender (tenor)
Evandro ...... Jonas Degerfeldt (tenor)
Ismene ...... Miriam Treichl (soprano)
Gran sacerdote/Apollo ...... Lars Martinsson (baritone)
Eumelo ...... Adam Giertz (treble)
Aspasia ...... Emelie Clausen (soprano)
Un banditore ...... Mattias Nilsson (baritone)
L'Oracolo ...... Johan Lilja (bass)
Drottningholm Theatre Chorus and Orchestra
Arnold Ostman (conductor)

Paride ed Elena (Overture; Act 1)
Paride ...... Magdalena Kozena (mezzo-soprano)
Amore ...... Carolyn Sampson (soprano)
Gabrieli Consort and Players
Paul McCreesh (conductor).

Donald Macleod explores the 18th century German composer, famous for Orfeo ed Euridice

Donald Macleod explores the life of the 18th century German composer, who was Marie Antionette's music teacher. Famous for reforms in the field of opera, Orfeo ed Euridice is his most famous work

Composer of the Week: Gluck

3/5. In his lifetime, Gluck's achievements were overshadowed by a fiery debate on the relationship between words and music in opera. Gluck's manifesto, laid out in the preface to his opera 
Alceste, was to "restrict music to its true function of serving poetry". Presented by Donald Macleod. Sinfonia and Marche (Alessandro) 
Musica Antiqua, Koln, director Reinhard Goebel Alceste (Act 3, Scenes 3-5)  
Drottningholm Theatre Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Arnold Ostman 
Paride ed Elena (Overture and Act 1)  
Gabrieli Consort and Players, conductor Paul McCreesh 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: New Generation Artists Chamber Music

Afternoon Concert: New Generation Artists Chamber Music: Episode 2

Episode 2

New Generation Artists Chamber Music

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, New Generation Artists Chamber Music, Episode 2

Pianist Cedric Tiberghien plays Philippe Hersant and the Aronowitz Ensemble play Faure.

1.00pm Lunchtime Concert. 2/4: Chamber music featuring New Generation Artists. 2.00pm ROH Young Artists Concert. 4.00pm The Making of Music. 43/60: Out of Fashion.

1.00pm Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert

2/4. Chamber music featuring members of the Radio 3 New Generation Artists scheme.

Philippe Hersant: Ephemeres
Cedric Tiberghien (piano)

Faure: Piano Quartet No 1 in C minor, Op 15
Aronowitz Ensemble

2.00pm ROH Young Artists Concert

The annual showcase for the singers of the Royal Opera's Jette Parker Young Artists Programme, with the Orchestra of the ROH conducted by Stephen Barlow and Andrew Griffiths.

Rossini: Overture (Il barbiere di Siviglia)

Rossini: Il turco in Italia (Act 1, Quartet)
Fiorilla ...... Kishani Jayasinghe (soprano)
Narciso ...... Haoyin Xue (tenor)
Geronio ...... Krzysztof Szumanski (bass-baritone)
Selim ...... Robert Gleadow (bass-baritone)

Mozart: Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail (Act 3, Recitative and duet)
Konstanze ...... Ana James (soprano)
Belmont ...... Nikola Matisic (tenor)

Massenet: Werther (Act 3, Air de lettres)
Charlotte ...... Liora Grodnikaite (mezzo-soprano)

Verdi: I due Foscari (Act 2, Scena, trio and quartet)
Lucrezia ...... Marina Poplavskaya (soprano)
Jacopo ...... Andrew Sritheran (tenor)
Doge ...... Darren Jeffrey (bass)
Loredano ...... Robert Gleadow (bass-baritone)

Britten: Billy Budd (Act 2, excerpt)
Billy ...... Jacques Imbrailo (baritone)
Vere ...... Andrew Sritheran (tenor)
Claggart ...... Robert Gleadow (bass-baritone)

Mascagni: L'amico Fritz (Act 2, duet)
Suzel ...... Kishani Jayasinghe (soprano)
Fritz ...... Nikola Matisic (tenor)

Debussy: Pelleas et Melisande (Act 4, scene 4)
Melisande ...... Marina Poplavskaya (soprano)
Pelleas ...... Jacques Imbrailo (baritone)

Delibes: Lakme (Act 3, duo finale)
Lakme ...... Ana James (soprano)
Gerald ...... Haoyin Xue (tenor)
Nilakantha ...... Krzysztof Szumanski (bass-baritone).

Afternoon Concert: New Generation Artists Chamber Music

Chamber music performed by members of the Radio 3 New Generation Artists scheme

Afternoon on 3

Introduced by Penny Gore.

Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
The second of this week's programmes of chamber music featuring members of the Radio 3 New Generation Artists scheme.
Philippe Hersant Ephemeres - Cedric Tiberghien (piano)
Faure Piano Quartet No 1 in C minor, Op 15 - Aronowitz Ensemble

2.00 ROH Young Artists Concert
The annual showcase for the singers of the Royal Opera's Jette Parker Young Artists Programme, with its artistic director David Gowland.
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Rossini Overture: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Il Turco in Italia (Act 1, excerpt)
Mozart Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail (Act 3, excerpt)
Conductor Stephen Barlow
Massenet Werther (Act 3, Air de Lettres)
Conductor Andrew Griffiths
Verdi I Due Foscari (Act 2, excerpts)
Conductor Stephen Barlow
Britten Billy Budd (Act 2, excerpt)
Conductor Stephen Barlow
Mascagni L'Amico Fritz (Act 2, duet)
Conductor Andrew Griffiths
Debussy Pelleas et Melisande: (Act 4, Scene 4)
Delibes Lakme (Act 3, excerpt)
Conductor Stephen Barlow

4.00 The Making of Music
13/30. Out of Fashion
Penny Gore presents excerpts from Strauss's Elektra, songs by Rachmaninov, and The Tempest by Sibelius.

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. 43/60. Out of Fashion.

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.

43/60. Out of Fashion

After World War I, some composers were looking for a radical shift in classical music, while others, such as Strauss and Rachmaninov, carried on writing in old 19th century styles and went out of fashion. Music includes excerpts from Strauss's Elektra, songs by Rachmaninov, and The Tempest by Sibelius.

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: 26/09/2007

BBC Radio 3 - In Tune, 26/09/2007

Sean Rafferty's guests Patricia Rozario, Julius Drake, Colin Lee and Carlo Rizzi.

Sean Rafferty's guests include soprano Patricia Rozario and pianist Julius Drake, who talk about their recital at the Wigmore Hall; and tenor Colin Lee and conductor Carlo Rizzi.

Sean Rafferty's guests include soprano Patricia Rozario and pianist Julius Drake, who talk about their recital at the Wigmore Hall on Friday; and tenor Colin Lee and conductor Carlo Rizzi, who chat about Welsh National Opera's new production of Rossini's La Cenerentola.

Performance on 3

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

Performance on 3: Sir Colin Davis's 80th Birthday

Performance on 3: Sir Colin Davis's 80th Birthday: Episode 3

Sir Colin Davis's 80th Birthday

BBC Radio 3 - Performance on 3, Sir Colin Davis's 80th Birthday, Episode 3

A concert from the Dresden Staatskapelle, including an orchestral work by Berlioz.

Radio 3 continues its celebration of Colin Davis's birthday. 3/5: A concert given by the Dresden Staatskapelle, including works by Weber, Dvorak and Berlioz.

With Tom Service. Radio 3 continues its celebration of Colin Davis's birthday.

3/5. A concert given by the Dresden Staatskapelle, with whom Colin Davis is honorary conductor, including an orchestral work by Berlioz, whom Davis has championed throughout his career.

Dresden Staatskapelle
Colin Davis (conductor)

Weber: Overture (Euryanthe)
Dvorak: The Wild Dove
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique.

Radio 3 celebrates conductor Sir Colin Davis's 80th birthday with archive recordings

Colin Davis at 80 
Tom Service presents Colin Davis in his role as honorary conductor of the Dresden Staatskapelle. Weber Overture: Euryanthe Dvorak The Wild Dove 
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique

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: 26/09/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Night Waves, 26/09/2007

Philip Dodd is joined by historian Orlando Figes and innovative film-maker Julie Taymor.

Philip Dodd is joined by historian Orlando Figes and innovative film-maker Julie Taymor to discuss their new projects.

Philip Dodd is joined by historian Orlando Figes and innovative film-maker Julie Taymor. Figes's new book, The Whisperers, examines life for ordinary people under Stalin's dictatorship, and asks whether it was possible to preserve a sense of private identity within a totalitarian state. Julie Taymor, best known for turning The Lion King into a West End hit, discusses her new film Across the Universe, which explores Sixties radical protest and mind exploration.

Philip Dodd 's guests are historian Orlando Figes and the film-maker Julie Taymor. Producer Phil Tinline

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: 26/09/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Artist Focus, 26/09/2007

Soprano Felicity Lott performs French music, including songs by Poulenc and Faure.

With Tom Service. A sequence of music with a featured artist leading the way. Soprano Felicity Lott performs French music, including songs by Poulenc and Faure.

Felicity Lott sings works by Poulenc and Faure.

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: Strange Encounters

The Essay: Strange Encounters: Episode 3: Animal, Vegetable, Mineral

Episode 3: Animal, Vegetable, Mineral

Strange Encounters

Animal, Vegetable, Mineral

BBC Radio 3 - The Essay, Strange Encounters, Animal, Vegetable, MineralClose menu

Two 1820s German chemists show that living matter and minerals can be chemically identical

Strange Encounters: Four scientists relive a key moment in their discipline. 3/4: Animal, Vegetable, Mineral. In an 1820s lab, two German chemists explore living matter.

Strange Encounters

Four scientists relive a key moment in their discipline.

3/4. Animal, Vegetable, Mineral

In a cluttered lab in the 1820s, two German chemists show that living matter and minerals can be chemically identical, slaying the idea of a life force. Written by Andrea Sella.

The Essay: Strange Encounters

Four scientists relive a key moment in their discipline

3/4. Strange Encounters: Animal, Vegetable, 
Mineral. That living matter and minerals can be chemically identical was realised in the 1820s. With Andrea Sella.

Late Junction

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

Late Junction: 26/09/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Late Junction, 26/09/2007

Fiona Talkington presents music from Hungarian cimbalon player Kalman Balogh and more.

Fiona Talkington presents music from Hungarian cimbalon player Kalman Balogh, Icelandic band mum and tracks from the new album by guitarist Eivind Aarset.

Fiona Talkington presents music by Hungarian cimbalom player Kalman Balogh.

Through the Night: 27/09/2007

27/09/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night, 27/09/2007

Including music by JS Bach, Handel, Mahler, Schubert, CPE Bach, Debussy, Bizet and Poulenc

Including 1.00 JS Bach, Handel, Mahler, Schubert. 3.29 CPE Bach, Debussy, Bizet, Poulenc. 5.00 Berlioz, Sibelius, Mozart, Czerny, Grainger.

With Jonathan Swain.

1.00am
Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750): Prelude in E flat, BWV 552 (St Anne)
Petros Bakalakos (organ) 

1.11am
Handel, Georg Friederic (1685-1759): Sonata in C, HWV 365
Dimitris Kountouras (recorder)
Petros Bakalakos (organ)

1.22am
Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750): Duets: No 1, BWV 802; No 2, BWV 803
Petros Bakalakos (organ) 

1.29am
Handel, Georg Friederic (1685-1759): Sonata in D minor, HWV 367
Dimitris Kountouras (recorder)
Petros Bakalakos (organ)

1.41am
Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750): Duets: No 3, BWV 804; No 4, BWV 805
Petros Bakalakos (organ)

1.47am
Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750): Trio Sonata in F, BWV 529
Dimitris Kountouras (recorder)
Petros Bakalakos (organ)

2.01am
Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750): Fugue a 5 in E flat, BWV 552 (St Anne)
Petros Bakalakos (organ)

2.08am
Handel, Georg Friederic (1685-1759): Fitwilliam Sonata, HWV 367a (Andante)
Dimitris Kountouras (recorder)
Petros Bakalakos (organ)

2.12am
Mahler, Gustav (1860-1911): Symphony No 5 in C sharp minor (1904)
Minnesota Orchestra
Osmo Vanska (conductor)

3.24am
Schubert, Franz (1797-1828): An die Türen will ich schleichen, D480; Der Fischer, D225
Christoph Prégardien (tenor)
Andreas Staier (fortepiano)

3.29am
Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel (1714-1788): Quartet No 1 in A minor, Wq 93
Les Adieux

3.47am
Debussy, Claude (1862-1918): Images II
Roger Woodward (piano).

Presented by Jonathan Swain. Works by Bach and Handel Prelude in E flat, BWV552 (St Anne): Sonata in C, HWV365 Duets: BWV802, 803; Sonata in D minor, HWV367; Duets. BWV804, 805; Trio Sonata in F, BWV529; Fugue in E flat, 
BWV552(StAnne);Andante,HWV367a(Fitzwilliam Sonata) Dimitris Kountouras (recorder), Petros Bakalakos (organ) 
2.12 Mahler Symphony No 5 3.24 Schubert An die Wren, D480: Der Fischer, D225 3.29 CPE Bach Quartet No 1 in A minor, Wq93 3.47 Debussy Images, Bk2 4.00 Bizet/ Gulraud Suite No 2: L'Arlésienne 4.15 Poulenc Oboe 
Sonata 4.29 Rore Fera Gentil' 4.34 Narvaez Los Seys 
Libros del Delphin de Musica 4.52 Raitio The Maidens on the Headlands 5.00 Berlioz Overture: Les Franc-Juges 
5.12 Vauqhan Williams Three Shakespeare Songs 
5.19 Sibelius Symphony No 4 5.53 Bach Brandenburg Concerto No 6 in B flat, BWV1051 6.11 Mozart Fantasia in F minor, K608 6.21 Czemy Fantasie in F minor, Op 226 
6.31 Mertz Hungarian Fatherland Flowers 6.40 Wilbye Two Madrigals 6.46 Grainger Hill-Song No 1

Jonathan Swain continues the programme with music from Bizet, Poulenc, Rore, Narvaez and Raitio.

With Jonathan Swain.

4.00am
Bizet, Georges (1838-1875) (compiled by Ernest Guiraud): L'Arlésienne Suite No 2 
Slovenian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra
Marko Munih (conductor)

4.15am
Poulenc, Francis (1899-1963): Oboe Sonata
Roger Cole (oboe)
Linda Lee Thomas (piano)

4.29am
Rore, Cipriano de (c.1515-1565): Fera gentil
The Consort of Musicke
Anthony Rooley (director)

4.34am
Narvaez, Luys de (1500-1555): Los Seys libros del Delphin de musica
Hopkinson Smith (vihuela)

4.52am
Raitio, Väinö (1891-1945): The Maidens on the Headlands
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Jukka-Pekka Saraste (conductor).

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