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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

02/10/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night, Through the Night

Jonathan Swain concludes the programme with Grieg, Part, Cesti, Faure, Lassus, Glinka, Rodrigo, Forster, Schubert, Ockeghem and Corelli.

With Jonathan Swain.

5.00am
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup (1843-1907): Norwegian Dance No 1, Op 35
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
Andrew Litton (conductor)

5.06am
Pärt, Arvo (b.1935): Spiegel im Spiegel
Morten Carlsen (viola)
Sergej Osadchuk (piano)

5.14am
Cesti, Pietro Antonio (1623-1669): Intorno all'idol mio (Orontea)
Orontea ...... Helga Müller Molinari (mezzo-soprano)
Concerto Vocale
René Jacobs (director)

5.21am
Fauré, Gabriel (1845-1924): Nocturne No 6 in D flat, Op 63
Jean-Yves Thibaudet (piano)

5.31am
Lassus, Orlande de (1532-1594): Pelli meae consumptis carnibus
The King's Singers

5.39am
Glinka, Mikhail Ivanovich (1804-1857), compl. Shebalin: Symphony on Two Russian Themes
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Ondrej Lenard (conductor)

5.53am
Rodrigo, Joaquín (1901-1999): Concierto de Aranjuez
Norbert Kraft (guitar)
Winnepeg Symphony Orchestra
Kazuhiro Koizumi (conductor)

6.16am
Förster, Kaspar (1616-1673): Dulcis amor Jesu
Olga Pasiecznik (soprano)
Marta Boberska (soprano)
Il Tempo

6.25am
Schubert, Franz (1797-1828): Violin Sonata in A, D574
Janine Jansen (violin)
Kathryn Stott (piano)

6.47am
Ockeghem, Johannes (c.1410-1497): Salve regina
The Hilliard Ensemble

6.53am
Corelli, Arcangelo (1653-1713): Sonata a quattro in G minor
La Stagione
Michael Schneider (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: 02/10/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Breakfast, 02/10/2007

Including pieces by Coates, Rossini, Telemann, Smetana, Handel and Mozart. With Rob Cowan.

Including Coates: In the Country. Rossini: Overture (An Italian Girl in Algiers). Telemann: Concerto in A. Smetana: Macbeth and the Witches. Mozart: Symphony No 34.

Including from 7.00am

Coates: In the Country; Evening in Town (Meadow to Mayfair Suite)
New Philharmonia Orchestra
Adrian Boult (conductor)

Rossini: Overture (An Italian Girl in Algiers)
Cleveland Orchestra
George Szell (conductor)

Telemann: Concerto in A (Die Relinge)
Pavlo Beznosiuk (violin)
New London Consort
Philip Pickett (conductor)

From 8.30am

Smetana: Macbeth and the Witches
Jan Novotny (piano)

Handel: Concerto grosso in B flat, Op 6 No 7
The Academy of Ancient Music
Andrew Manze (director)

Mozart: Symphony No 34 in C, KV 338
Swiss Romande Orchestra
Peter Maag (conductor).

Rob Cowan

Music includes: 
7.00-8.30: Coates In the Country; Evening in Town (Meadow to Mayfair Suite) New 
Philharmonia Orchestra, conductor Adrian Boult Rossini Overture: An Italian Girl in Algiers 
Cleveland Orchestra, conductor Georges Szell Tetemann Violin Concerto in A (Die Relinge) Pavlo Beznosiuk , New London Consort, conductor Philip Pickett 
8.30-10.00: Smetana Macbeth and the Witches Jan Novotny (piano) 
Handel Concerto Grosso in B flat, Op 6 No 7 
Academy of Ancient Music, director Andrew Manze Mozart Symphony No 34 in C, KV338 
Suisse Romande Orchestra, conductor Peter Maag

Classical Collection

Programme presenting a sequence of great music in classic recordings

Classical Collection: 02/10/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Classical Collection, 02/10/2007

Sarah Walker with music by composers Bach, Elgar, Bizet, Dufay, Lang and Rimsky-Korsakov.

Including Bach: Concerto for 3 keyboards and orchestra. Elgar: La Capricieuse. Bizet: L'Arlesienne. Dufay: Se la face ay pale. Lang: Face So Pale. Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherezade.

With Sarah Walker.

10.00am
Bach: Concerto for 3 keyboards and orchestra
Robert, Gaby and Jean Casadesus (pianos)
Philadephia Orchestra
Eugene Ormandy (conductor)
SONY CLASSICAL SBK 67179 

10.17am
Elgar: La Capricieuse (three interpretations)
Jascha Heifetz (violin)
Andre Benoist (piano)
Rec Nov 1917

Arthur Grumiaux (violin)
Istvan Hajdu (piano)
PHILIPS 422 283 2 

Gil Shaham (violin)
Rohan de Silva (piano)
DG 427 659 2 

10.27am
Bizet: L'Arlesienne Suite No 1
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Thomas Beecham (conductor)
EMI CDC 747 794 2 

10.47am
Dufay: Se la face ay pale
Early Music Consort of London
David Munrow (conductor)
VIRGIN CLASSICS VER 561 283 2 

10.55am
Lang: Face So Pale
Piano Circus
ARGO 440 294 2 

11.05am
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherezade
London Symphony Orchestra
Leopold Stokowski (conductor)
DECCA 475 6090 (6 CD set).

Presented by Sarah Walker. 
Bach Concerto in D minor BWV1063 
Robert, Gaby and Jean Casadesus (pianos), 
Philadelphia Orchestra, conductor Eugene Ormandy 
10.17 Elgar La Capricieuse (three interpretations) Jascha Heifetz (violin), Andre Benoist (piano); Arthur Grumiaux (violin), Istvan Hajdu (piano); Gil Shaham (violin), Rohan de Silva (piano) 
10.28 Bizet UArlesienne: Suite No 1 RPO, conductor Thomas Beecham 
10.49 Dufay Se la Face Ay Pale Early Music Consort of London, director David Munrow 
10.57 David Lang Face So Pale Piano Circus 
11.07 Rimsky-Korsakov Sheherazade 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: Scott Joplin (1867-1917)

Composer of the Week: Scott Joplin (1867-1917): Episode 2: The Ragtime Craze

Episode 2

Episode 2: The Ragtime Craze

Scott Joplin (1867-1917)

The Ragtime Craze

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Scott Joplin (1867-1917), The Ragtime Craze

Joplin biographer Susan Curtis explains how the US economic crisis of 1893 helped ragtime.

Donald Macleod and Joplin biographer Susan Curtis focus on the craze for ragtime and the obstacles Joplin faced as an African-American composer aspiring to write an opera.

Donald Macleod talks to Joplin biographer Susan Curtis about how the Chicago World Fair and economic crisis of 1893 helped the ragtime craze to take hold, and the obstacles Joplin faced as an African-American composer aspiring to write an opera. 

The Entertainer 
Mimi Blais (piano)

Swipesy Cake Walk & Peacherine Rag 
Scott Kirby (piano)

Easy Winners (arr. Brubeck)
Chris Brubeck (trombone / piano / bass guitar), Bill Crofut (banjo), Joel Brown (guitar) London Symphony Orchestra, Joel Revzen (conductor) 

The Strenuous Life (arr Perlman) 
Itzhak Perlman (violin), André Previn (piano)

Elite Syncopations (arr Perlman) 
Matthew Trusler (violin), Wayne Marshall (piano)

Treemonisha (Act 1 excerpt) 
Nos 6 - 10: The Sacred Tree, Surprised, Treemonisha's bringing up; Good advice; Confusion
Monisha ..... Betty Allen (mezzo)
Treemonisha ..... Carmen Balthrop (soprano)
Parson Alltalk ..... Edward Pierson (tenor)
Lucy ..... Cora Johnson (soprano)
Ned ..... Willard White (bass)
Remus ..... Curtis Rayam (tenor)
Chorus and Orchestra of Houston Grand Opera, Gunther Schuller (conductor).

Donald Macleod looks at the African-American composer, a pioneer of the ragtime style

Donald Macleod looks at the African-American composer, a pioneer of the ragtime style. Given free piano lessons by German teacher Julius Weiss, he studied music and became a best-selling composer

Composer of the Week: Joplin

2/5. The Ragtime Craze. Donald Macleod talks to Joplin biographer Susan Curtis about how the Chicago World Fair and economic crisis of 1893 helped the ragtime craze, and the obstacles 
Joplin faced as an African-American composer aspiring to write an opera. 
The Entertainer Mimi Blais (piano) 
Swipesy Cake Walk; Peacherine Rag Scott Kirby (piano) 
Easy Winners (arr Brubeck) Chris Brubeck 
(trombone/piano/bass guitar), Bill Crofut (banjo), Joel Brown (guitar), LSO, conductor Joel Revzen The Strenuous Life (arr Perlman) 
Itzhak Perlman (violin), Andre Previn (piano) 
Elite Syncopations (arr Perlman) Matthew Trusler (violin), Wayne Marshall (piano) Treemonisha (Act 1, excerpts) 
Carmen Balthrop and Cora Johnson (sopranos), Betty Allen (mezzo), Edward Pierson and Curtis Rayam (tenor), Willard White (bass). Chorus and Orchestra of Houston Grand Opera, conductor Gunther Schuller 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: Presteigne Festival 2007

Afternoon Concert: Presteigne Festival 2007: Episode 1

Episode 1

Presteigne Festival 2007

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, Presteigne Festival 2007, Episode 1

Recorded at St Andrews Church, the Psophos Quartet play Sculthorpe, Jo Duddell and Debussy

1.00pm Lunchtime Concert: Presteigne Festival 2007. The Psophos Quartet. 2.00pm Works commissioned for BBC groups. 4.00pm The Making of Music. 47/60: Music for the Masses.

Presented by Penny Gore.

1.00pm Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert

Presteigne Festival 2007

Recorded at St Andrews Church, Presteigne, the Psophos Quartet perform music by composer-in-residence Peter Sculthorpe and one of this year's many festival commisions.

Sculthorpe: String Quartet No 8
Jo Duddell: Four (mere) Bagatelles for String Quartet (world premiere)
Debussy: String Quartet in G minor

2.00pm

As part of Radio 3's 40th anniversary season, Penny Gore introduces works that have been commissioned by Radio 3 for the BBC performing groups.

Poul Ruders: Concerto in Pieces
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Andrew Davis (conductor)

Edward Cowie: Lyrd-Bird Motet
BBC Singers
Stephen Cleobury (conductor)

Simon Holt: Syrensong
BBC Symphony Orchestra
David Porcelijn (conductor)

Howard Skempton: Lento
BBC Symphony Orchestra
David Porcelijn (conductor)

Elgar: Serenade for string orchestra
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Elizabeth Layton (conductor)

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No 2
Robert Levin (piano)
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Nicholas McGegan (conductor).

Afternoon Concert: Presteigne Festival 2007

Music from the festival, including performers the Psophos Quartet and new commissions

Afternoon on 3

Introduced by Penny Gore . 
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert Presfeigne Festival 2007 
The Psophos Quartet, recorded at St Andrew's 
Church, Presteigne, perform music by composer-in-residence Peter Sculthorpe and one of this year's many festival commissions. Psophos Quartet 
Peter Scutthorpe String Quartet No 8 
Jo Duddell Four (mere) Bagatelles for string quartet (first performance) 
Debussy String Quartet in G minor 
2.00 BBC Performing Groups 
Poul Ruders Concerto in Pieces (BBC commission) BBC Symphony Orchestra, conductor Andrew Davis Edward Cowie Lyre-Bird Motet (BBC commission) BBC Singers, conductor Stephen Cleobury Simon Hott Syrensong (BBC commission) 
Howard Skempton Lento (BBC commission) 
BBC Symphony Orchestra, conductor David Porcelijn Elgar Serenade in E minor 
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conductor Elizabeth Layton 
Beethoven Piano Concerto No 2 in B flat 
Robert Levin , BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conductor Nicholas McGegan 
4.00 The Making of Music 
17/30. Music for the Masses. Performances of the works mentioned in James Naughtie 's Radio 4 series. Including music by Weill and Hindemith.

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. 47/60: Music for the Masses.

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.

47/60. Music for the Masses

A new democracy started to rise in music as composers like Vaughan Williams and Carl Orff encouraged participation from their audiences, who were able to buy vinyl discs for the first time. Plus music by Weill and Hindemith.

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: 02/10/2007

BBC Radio 3 - In Tune, 02/10/2007

Sean Rafferty presents a selection of music, plus news from the arts world.

Performance on 3

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

Performance on 3: 02/10/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Performance on 3, 02/10/2007

Conductor Sakari Oramo leads the CBSO in three masterpieces by his compatriot Sibelius.

Sakari Oramo leads the CBSO in works by his compatriot Jean Sibelius. Sibelius: The Swan of Tuonela; Symphony No 4; Three Symphonic Pieces; Symphony No 1.

With Petroc Trelawny.

As he prepares to give up music directorship of the CBSO, conductor Sakari Oramo leads the orchestra in three masterpieces by his compatriot Jean Sibelius. Also included is the UK premiere of Sibelius's Three Symphonic Pieces for cello and orchestra.

Martti Rousi (cello)
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramo (conductor)

Sibelius: The Swan of Tuonela; Symphony No 4; Three Symphonic Pieces for cello and orchestra; Symphony No 1.

Presented by Petroc Trelawny . As he prepares to give up music directorship of the CBSO, conductor Sakari Oramo leads the orchestra in three masterpieces by his compatriot Jean Sibelius. Also included is the UK premiere of Sibelius's 
Three Symphonic Pieces for cello and orchestra. Martti Rousi (cello), City of Birmingham 
Symphony Orchestra, conductor Sakari Oramo Sibelius The Swan of Tuonela; Symphony No 4; Three Symphonic Pieces for cello and orchestra (first UK performance); Symphony No I

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: Wagner's Ring Cycle Review

Wagner's Ring Cycle Review

BBC Radio 3 - Night Waves, Wagner's Ring Cycle Review

Isabel Hilton with a review of the Royal Opera House's performance of Wagner's Ring cycle.

Isabel Hilton presents a review of the Royal Opera House's first complete performance of Wagner's Ring cycle since its Covent Garden home was re-opened.

Isabel Hilton presents a review of the Royal Opera House's first complete performance of Wagner's Ring cycle since its Covent Garden home was re-opened, with John Tomlinson in Bryn Terfel's role after Terfel withdrew in early September. How will he fare?

The Royal Opera House tonight begins its first complete performance of Wagner's Ring cycle since its Covent Garden home was re-opened. 
John Tomlinson has stepped into Bryn Terfel's role after Terfel withdrew in early September. How will he fare? Isabel Hilton presents. Producer Fiona McLean

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: 02/10/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Artist Focus, 02/10/2007

Pianist Helene Grimaud begins the programme with Chopin's Barcarolle, Op 60.

With Petroc Trelawny. A sequence of music with a featured artist leading the way. Pianist Helene Grimaud begins with Chopin's Barcarolle, Op 60.

With Petroc Trelawny. Pianist Helene Grimaud begins this evening's programme with the Barcarolle, Op 60, by Chopin.

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.

The Essay: A Beep Heard Around the World

The Essay: A Beep Heard Around the World: Episode 2: A Beep Heard Around the World

Episode 2: A Beep Heard Around the World

A Beep Heard Around the World

BBC Radio 3 - The Essay, A Beep Heard Around the World, A Beep Heard Around the WorldClose menu

Zinovy Zinik tried to escape his playground by leaping up to hitch a lift on Sputnik.

Zinovy Zinik tried to escape his playground by leaping in the air to grab a lift on Sputnik.

...World. Four personal essays marking the 50th anniversary in 2007 of Sputnik's launch

Four personal essays marking the 50th anniversary in 2007 of Sputnik's launch, in October 1957, which began the space race

A Beep Heard around the World 
2/4. Four personal essays marking the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik. Zinovy Zinik remembers trying to escape his Moscow playground by leaping in the air to hitch a lift on the orbiting satellite. Producer Tim Dee EMAIL:theessay@bbc.co.uk

Late Junction

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

Late Junction: 02/10/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Late Junction, 02/10/2007

Travelling songs from Mary Ann Haynes and Derby Smith, plus tributes to the Copper family.

Verity Sharp introduces music played on the Vietnamese zither, the dan tranh, and travelling songs from Mary Ann Haynes and Derby Smith. Plus tributes to the Copper family.

Verity Sharp introduces music played on the Vietnamese zither, the dan tranh, and travelling songs from Mary Ann Haynes and Derby Smith.

Plus tributes to the Copper family from Linda Thompson and Imagined Village, and a duet from Tom Russell and Ramblin' Jack Elliot.

Verity Sharp introduces music played on Vietnamese zither the dan tranh, travelling songs by Mary Ann Haynes and Derby Smith and a duet by Tom Russell and Ramblin' Jack Elliot. EMAIL: late.junction@bbc.co.uk 
A day in the life of BBC Radios 1. 2, & & 4: p33

Through the Night: 03/10/2007

03/10/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night, 03/10/2007

Music by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Marteau, Fitelberg, Telemann and Fischer.

Including 1.00 Scarlatti, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky. 3.17 Fitelberg, Telemann, Wagner, Palestrina. 5.00 Schubert, Sibelius, Doppler, Liszt, Ziehrer, Weiner, Gounod, Janacek, Bach.

With Jonathan Swain.

1.00am
Scarlatti, Alessandro (1660-1725): Stabat mater
Valeri Popova (soprano)
Penka Dilova (mezzo-soprano)
Tolbuhin Children's Chorus
Bulgarian National Radio Sinfonietta
Dragomir Nenov (conductor)

1.42am
Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827): Piano Sonata in F minor, Op 2 No 1
Geoffrey Lancaster (fortepiano)

2.03am
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il'yich (1840-1893): Violin Concerto in D, Op 35
Joshua Bell (violin)
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
Jukka-Pekka Saraste (conductor)

2.38am
Marteau, Henri (1874-1934): String Quartet No 3 in C
Yggdrasil Quartet

3.17am
Fitelberg, Grzegorz (1879-1953): W glebi morza (From the Depths of the Sea)
National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Marcin Nalecz-Niesiolowski (conductor)

3.41am
Telemann, Georg Philipp (1681-1767): Bourlesque de Quixotte
La Stagione Frankfurt
Michael Schneider (conductor)

4.00am
Fischer, Johann Caspar Ferdinand (c.1670-1746): Euterpe (Musikalischer Parnassus)
Leen de Broekert (organ)

4.12am
Ockeghem, Johannes (c.1410-1497): Intemerata Dei mater
The Hilliard Ensemble

4.20am
Wagner, Richard (1813-1883), arr. Humperdinck: Good Friday Music (Parsifal)
Canadian Chamber Ensemble
Raffi Armenian (conductor)

4.30am
Glick, Srul Irving (1934-2002): Suite Hebraique No 1 for clarinet and piano
James Campbell (clarinet)
Valerie Tryon (piano)

4.41am
Durante, Francesco (1684-1755): Concerto per quartetto No 4 in E minor
Concerto Köln

4.53am
Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi da (c.1525-1594): Stabat mater for 8 voices
Silvia Piccollo, Teresa Nesci (sopranos)
Marco Beasley (tenor)
Furio Zanasi (bass)
Paolo Crivellaro (organ)
Alberto Rasi (viola da gamba)
Theatrum Instrumentorum
Chorus of Swiss Radio, Lugano
Diego Fasolis (conductor).

With Jonathan Swain.

A. Scarlatti Stabat Mater - Soloists, Tolbuhin Children's Chorus, Bulgarian National Radio Sinfonietta/Dragomir Nenov

Beethoven Piano Sonata in F minor, Op 2 No 1

2.03 Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D

2.38 Marteau String Quartet No 3 in C

3.17 Fitelberg From the Depths of the Sea

3.41 Telemann Suite in G (Bourlesque de Quixotte)

4.00 Fischer Suite in F: Euterpe (Musikalischer Parnassus)

4.12 Ockeghem Intemerata Dei Mater

4.20 Wagner, arr Humperdinck Good Friday Music (Parsifal)

4.30 Glick Suite Hebraique No 1

4.41 Durante Concerto per Quartetto No 4 in E minor

4.53 Palestrina Stabat Mater

5.00 Schubert An Emma, D113c; Sehnsucht, D123

5.06 Sibelius, arr Taubmann Canzonetta Rondo of the Lovers (Kuolina)

5.09 Madetoja Elegia (Symphonic Suite, Op 4)

5.15 Toumier Vers la Source dans le Bois

5.20 Doppler L'Oiseau des Bois, Op 21

5.26 Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No 1

5.40 Seller Three Hungarian Folksongs

5.45 Ziehrer, arr Darvas Gruss an Pest

5.47 Weiner Fox Dance (Divertimento No 1)

5.50 Gounod Mab, Reine des Mensonges (Romeo et Juliette)

5.53 Luck Elegy

6.01 Bacheler Pavan and Mounsiers Almain

6.12 Janacek Violin Sonata

6.30 Bach Orchestral Suite No 1 in C, BWV1066

6.53 Heinrich Bach Cantata: Ich danke dir Gott

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