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

BBC Radio 3

Breakfast

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

Breakfast: 

BBC Radio 3 - Breakfast,

Including music by Bach, Holst, Charpentier and Schubert, and Fucik's Marinarella Overture

Including Bach: Prelude and Fugue, BWV 846. Holst: Somerset Rhapsody. Charpentier: Sur la naissance de Jesus-Christ. Schubert: Die junge Nonne. Fucik: Marinarella Overture.

From 7.00am

Bach: Prelude and Fugue No 1 in C, BWV 846
Sviatoslav Richter (piano)

Holst: A Somerset Rhapsody, Op 21, No 2
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Adrian Boult (conductor)

Trad: Summer is i-cumen in
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Neville Marriner (conductor)

From 8.30am

Charpentier: Sur la naissance de Notre Seigneur Jesus-Christ, H482 (Scene 1)
Les Arts Florissants
William Christie (director)

Schubert: Die junge Nonne, D828
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano)
Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Claudio Abbado (conductor)

Julius Fucik: Marinarella Overture, Op 215
Czech Philharmonic
Vaclav Neumann (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.

Rob Cowan

Music includes: 
7.00-8.30: Bach Prelude and Fugue in C, BWV846 Sviatoslav Richter (piano) 
Hoist A Somerset Rhapsody, Op 21 No 2 LPO, conductor Adrian Boult Trad Sumer Is Icumen in Academy of St Martin in the Fields, conductor Neville Marriner 
8.30-10.00: Charpentier Sur la Naissance de Notre Seigneur Jesus-Christ (Scene 1) 
Les Arts Florissants, director William Christie Schubert Diejunge Nonne , D828 
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo), Chamber 
Orchestra of Europe, conductor Claudio Abbado Fucik Overture: Marinarella 
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Vaclav Neumann

Classical Collection

Programme presenting a sequence of great music in classic recordings

Classical Collection: Classical Collection

BBC Radio 3 - Classical Collection, Classical Collection

James Jolly with music by Mozart, Rota, Schumann, Susato, Holt and Strauss.

With James Jolly. Including Mozart: Symphony No 10. 10.09am Rota: Piano Concerto. 10.37am Schumann: 3 Fantasy Pieces. 10.57am Holt: Eco-Pavan. 11.13am Strauss: Don Quixote.

With James Jolly.

10.00am
Mozart: Symphony No 10 in G
English Concert
Trevor Pinnock (conductor)
ARCHIV 437 792-2 (4 CDs)

10.09am
Rota: Piano Concerto in C
Giorgia Tomassi (piano)
La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra
Riccardo Muti (conductor)
EMI 556869-2

10.37am
Schumann: 3 Fantasy Pieces, Op 73
Jacqueline du Pré (cello)
Gerald Moore (piano)
EMI 555529-2

10.49am
Susato: Pavane Mille Regretz; Pavane La Battaile
New London Consort
Philip Pickett (conductor)
L'OISEAU LYRE 436 131-2

10.57am
Holt: Eco-Pavan
Rolf Hind (piano)
BCMG
NMC D094

11.13am
Strauss: Don Quixote
Jacqueline du Pré (cello)
Herbert Downes (viola)
Desmond Bradley (violin)
New Philharmonia Orchestra
Adrian Boult (conductor)
EMI 555528-2.

Presented by James Jolly. 
Mozart Symphony No 10 in G, K74 
English Concert, conductor Trevor Pinnock 
10.09 Rota Piano Concerto in C 
Giorgia Tomassi , La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Riccardo Muti 
10.37 Schumann Three Fantasy Pieces, Op 73 Jacqueline du Pre (cello), Gerald Moore (piano) 
10.49 Susato Pavane Mille Regretz; Pavane La Battaile New London Consort, conductor Philip Pickett 
10.57 Simon Holt Eco-Pavan Rolf Hind (piano) 
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group 
11.13 Strauss Don Quixote 
Jacqueline du Pre (cello), Herbert Downes (viola), Desmond Bradley (violin) 
New Philharmonia Orchestra conductor Adrian Boult

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: Sir Granville Bantok (1868-1945)

Composer of the Week: Sir Granville Bantock (1868-1945): Episode 3

Episode 3

Sir Granville Bantock (1868-1945)

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Sir Granville Bantock (1868-1945), Episode 3

Featuring a new recording of Bantock's epic choral and orchestral masterpiece Omar Khayyam

Granville Bantock (1868-1945): 3/5. With Donald Macleod. Featuring a new recording of Bantock's epic choral and orchestral masterpiece Omar Khayyam. Plus Witch of Atlas; Partsongs.

Sir Granville Bantock (1868-1945)

3/5. On Elgar's recommendation, Bantock entered academia in the musical hub of Birmingham. Some of his best works were written in this period, including his epic choral and orchestral masterpiece Omar Khayyam. This programme features a new recording, and music specially recorded by the BBC Singers.

Donald Macleod is joined by musicologist Lewis Foreman.

The Witch of Atlas (Tone Poem for Orchestra No 5)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Vernon Handley (conductor)

Partsongs
The Tyger (Words: Blake)
To the Evening Star (Words: Blake)
BBC Singers
Paul Brough (conductor)

Omar Khayyam (Part I from XLVII 'When you and I behind the veil are past' to the end) 
Catherine Wyn-Rogers (mezzo-soprano)
Toby Spence (tenor)
Roderick Williams (baritone)
BBC Symphony Chorus and Orchestra
Vernon Handley (conductor).

Composer of the Week: Sir Granville Bantock (1868-1945)

Donald Macleod and musicologist Lewis Foreman on the early 20th century British composer

Composer of the Week: Bantock

3/5. On Eigar's recommendation, Bantock entered academia in the musical hub of Birmingham. Some of his best works were written in this period. Introduced by Donald Macleod with musicologist Lewis Foreman. 
The Witch of Atlas (Tone Poem for Orchestra No 5) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Vernon Handley 
Partsongs: The Tyger; To the Evening Star BBC Singers, conductor Paul Brough Omar Khayyam : Part I (excerpt) 
Catherine Wyn-Rogers (mezzo), Toby Spence (tenor), Roderick Williams (baritone) 
BBC Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Vernon Handley 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: Schubertiade Festival 2007

Afternoon Concert: Schubertiade Festival 2007: Episode 2

Episode 2

Schubertiade Festival 2007

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, Schubertiade Festival 2007, Episode 2

Featuring the Lunchtime Concert: the Capucon brothers and Nicholas Angelich play Brahms.

1.00pm Lunchtime Concert: 2/4. All-Brahms concert from the Schubertiade in Austria. 2.00pm Works by Schoenberg, Mathias. 4.00pm The Making of Music: 58/60. The Impact of Technology.

Presented by Louise Fryer.

1.00pm Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert

2/4. A concert from the Schubertiade in Austria, given at the Markus Sittikus Hall, Hohenems.

Brahms: Piano Trio in C, Op 87; Piano Trio in C minor, Op 101

Renaud Capucon (violin)
Gautier Capucon (cello)
Nicholas Angelich (piano)

2.00pm 

Alun Hoddinott: Symphony No 6
BBC NOW
Alun Hoddinott (conductor)

Schoenberg: Brettl Lieder (Cabaret Songs, arr. Patrick Davin)
Measha Brueggergosman (soprano)
BBC SO
David Robertson (conductor)

Mathias: Symphony No 2 (Summer Music)
BBC Welsh SO
William Mathias (conductor)

Mendelssohn: Symphony No 3 in A minor (Scottish)
BBC NOW
Richard Hickox (conductor).

Afternoon Concert: Schubertiade Festival 2007

Series of recitals from the Schubertiade Festival, Scwarzenburg, Austria, in its 31st year

Afternoon on 3

Introduced by Louise Fryer. 
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert 
The second concert from the Schubertiade in Austria, recorded at the Markus Sittikus Hall , Hohenems. 
Renaud Capugon (violin), Gautier Capuc. on (cello), Nicholas Angelich (piano) 
Brahms Piano Trio in C, Op 87; Piano Trio in D minor, Op 101 
2.00 BBC Orchestras 
Alun Hoddinott Symphony No BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by the composer 
Schoenberg, arr Patrick Davin Brettl Lieder (Cabaret Songs) 
Measha Brueggergosman (soprano), BBC Symphony Orchestra, conductor David Robertson 
William Mathias Symphony No 2 (Summer Music) BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the composer 
Mendelssohn Symphony No 3 in A minor (Scottish) BBC NOW, conductor Richard Hickox 
4.00 The Making of Music 
28/30. The Impact of Technology 
Examining how composers have experimented with electronic technology to push the boundaries of what sounds are possible.

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, connecting historical events and their effect on classical music. 58/60. The Impact of Technology.

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

58/60. The Impact of Technology

How have composers experimented with electronic technology to push the boundaries of what sounds are possible? And how have they used music to create the sounds of machines?

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: 17/10/2007

17/10/2007

BBC Radio 3 - In Tune, 17/10/2007

Petroc Trelawny presents a selection of music, plus news from the arts world.

Petroc Trelawny introduces 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: 40 Years of Radio 3: Archive Recordings

Performance on 3: 40 Years of Radio 3: Archive Recordings: Episode 3

40 Years of Radio 3: Archive Recordings

BBC Radio 3 - Performance on 3, 40 Years of Radio 3: Archive Recordings, Episode 3

Archive recording of Mozart's Vespers, performed at Westminster Cathedral in 1991.

A recording from the Radio 3 archive of a live performance in 1991 from Westminster Cathedral of Mozart's Vespers conducted by James O'Donnell.

Third of six recordings from the archive looking back over 40 years of Radio 3.

Live broadcasts in 1991 of Mozart's music from around Europe to mark the bicentenary of his death included this performance from Westminster Cathedral of the Vespers 'as it may have been celebrated in Salzburg in Mozart’s time'.

Mozart: Vesperae de Dominica in C, K321; Misericordias Domini, K222; Litaniae Lauretanae, K109

Chant from Salzburg Cathedral Archives

Gillian Fisher (soprano)
Robert Harre-Jones (countertenor)
Andrew King (tenor)
Michael George (bass)
Westminster Cathedral Choir
Hanover Band
James O'Donnell (director).

Six recorded performances from the archives, to celebrate Radio 3's 40th anniversary

Christopher Cook presents the third of six recordings from the archive looking back over 40 years of Radio 3. In 1991 the bicentenary celebrations marking Mozart's death were opened by Radio 3 on his 27 January birthday with an entire day devoted to the composer. Live broadcasts of Mozart's music from around Europe included this performance from Westminster Cathedral of the Vespers as it may have been celebrated in Salzburg in his day. 
Gillian Fisher (soprano), Robert Harre-Jones (countertenor), Andrew King (tenor), Michael George (bass), Westminster Cathedral Choir, Hanover Band, director James O'Donnell Mozart Vesperae de Dominica in C, K321; Misericordias Domini , K222; Litaniae Lauretanae , K109; 
Chant (Salzburg Cathedral Archives)

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: Patrick Wright 

Patrick Wright 

BBC Radio 3 - Night Waves, Patrick Wright

Philip Dodd talks to Patrick Wright about his new book on the history of the Iron Curtain.

Philip Dodd talks to Patrick Wright about his new book charting the history and influence of what in effect was the symbol for so many years of a divided world – the Iron Curtain.

Philip Dodd talks to Patrick Wright about his new book charting the history and influence of what in effect was the symbol for so many years of a divided world: the Iron Curtain. Producer Fiona McLean

British Composer Awards

Awards scheme designed to celebrate the work of contemporary classical composers in the UK

British Composer Awards: BBC Radio 3 Listeners' Award

British Composer Awards: BBC Radio 3 Listeners' Award: Episode 7

Episode 7

BBC Radio 3 Listeners' Award

BBC Radio 3 - British Composer Awards, BBC Radio 3 Listeners' Award, Episode 7

Guto Puw's Oboe Concerto, with David Cowley on oboe. Garry Walker conducts the BBC NOW.

BBC Radio 3 Listeners' Award: Listeners vote for the 2007 British Composer Awards. 7/8. Guto Puw: Oboe Concerto. David Cowley (oboe), BBC National Orchestra of Wales/Garry Walker.

BBC Radio 3 Listeners' Award

7/8. With Catherine Bott. Listeners choose which piece should win the BBC Radio 3 Listeners' Award in the 2007 British Composer Awards, organised with the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters. The 12 entries will be broadcoast over the next fortnight on Radio 3, all of them BBC commissions that had their premieres last year. To vote, call 08700 100 300 [rates apply] or vote online at www.bbc.co.uk/radio3.

Guto Puw: Oboe Concerto
David Cowley (oboe)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Garry Walker (conductor).

Public vote for a favourite orchestral work commissioned by the BBC over the previous year

BBC Radio 3 Listeners' Award With Christopher Cook. 
Guto Puw Oboe Concerto 
David Cowley , BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conductor Garry Walker 
See Monday for how to vote and further details

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: Britain's Hidden Slave Trade

The Essay: Britain's Hidden Slave Trade: Episode 4

Episode 4

Britain's Hidden Slave Trade

BBC Radio 3 - The Essay, Britain's Hidden Slave Trade, Episode 4Close menu

A child's memorial in Cambridgeshire illuminates the life of abolitionist Olaudah Equiano.

3/4. Britain's Hidden Slave Trade: John Gilmore and Angelina Osborne visit a memorial to a young girl and explore her links with the leading black abolitionist Olaudah Equiano.

Britain's Hidden Slave Trade

Historian John Gilmore and writer Angelina Osborne visit four places connected with the British slave trade to tell their stories and reflect on their legacy.

3/4. A memorial to a four-year-old girl at a Cambridgeshire church provides a clue to the life of the leading black abolitionist Olaudah Equiano. We explore his links with the girl and consider how their two lives and his great book, The Interesting Narrative, influenced attitudes in 18th century Britain and promoted the struggle against slavery.

The Essay: Britain's Hidden Slave Trade

John Gilmore and Angelina Osborne visit four places connected with the British slave trade

Britain's Hidden Slave Trade 
3/4. A memorial to a four-year-old girl at a Cambridgeshire church provides a clue to the life of the leading black abolitionist, 
Olaudah Equiano. Angelina Osborne and John Gilmore explore his links with the girl.

Late Junction

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

Late Junction: 

BBC Radio 3 - Late Junction,

Fiona Talkington's mix includes San Francisco sound artist Arp and the Trio Medieval.

Fiona Talkington introduces an eclectic late-night listening mix, including San Francisco sound artist Arp and a new release from the Trio Medieval with drummer Birger Mistereggen.

Including San Francisco sound artist Arp and a new release from Trio Medieval with drummer Birger Mistereggen. Presented by Fiona Talkington.

Through the Night

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

Through the Night: 

BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night,

Susan Sharpe with pieces by Sulek, Tchaikovsky, Byrd, Elgar, Nielsen, Berlioz and Marais.

Including 1.00 Sulek, Tchaikovsky, Byrd, Elgar, Nielsen. 3.07 Berlioz, Marais, Druschetsky, Scarlatti, Vivaldi. 5.00 Rossini, Frescobaldi, Beethoven, Borodin, Larsson, Dvorak, Byrd.

With Susan Sharpe.

1.00am
Sulek, Stjepan (1914-1986): Bassoon Concerto (1958)
Rudolf Klepac (bassoon)
Yugoslav Radiodiffusion Symphony Orchcestra
Jean Martinon (conductor)

1.20am
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il'yich (1840-1893): Symphony No 6 in B minor (Pathetique)
Yugoslav Radiodiffusion Symphony Orchestra
Jean Martinon (conductor)

2.07am
Byrd, William (c.1543-1623): Exurge Domine
Copenhagen Boys Choir
Ebbe Munk (conductor)

2.12am
Elgar, Edward (1857-1934): The Severn Suite, Op 87
Royal Academy of Music Brass Soloists

2.29am
Nielsen, Carl (1865-1931): Violin Concerto, Op 33
Silvia Marcovici (violin)
Orchestre National de France
Osmo Vanska (conductor)

3.07am
Berlioz, Hector (1803-1869): Roméo et Juliette, Op 17
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
Gianandrea Noseda (conductor)

4.00am
Marais, Marin (1656-1728): Tombeau pour Monsr. de Lully
Ricercar Consort
Henri Ledroit (conductor)

4.08am
Handel, Georg Frideric (1685-1759): Voluntary No 2 in C
Dom André Laberge (organ)

4.12am
Druschetsky, Georg (1745-1819): Wind Sextet in E flat
Bratislava Chamber Harmony

4.31am
Scarlatti, Domenico (1685-1757): 3 Keyboard Sonatas: Kk9; Kk27; Kk332
Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli (piano)

4.38am
Vivaldi, Antonio (1678-1741): Kyrie eleison in G minor, RV 587
Choir of Latvian Radio
Riga Chamber Players
Sigvards Klava (conductor)

4.49am
Lisinski, Vatroslav (1819-1854): Overture (Porin)
Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra
Kazushi Ono (conductor).

Presented by Susan Sharpe. 
Sulek Bassoon Concerto 1.20 Tchaikovsky Symphony No 6 in B minor (Pathetique) 2.07 Byrd Exurge Domine 
2.12 Elgar The Severn Suite, Op 87 2.29 Nielsen Violin Concerto 3.07 Berlioz Romeo et Juliette 
4.00 Marais Tombeau pour Monsr de Lully 
4.08 Handel Voluntary No 2 in C 4.12 Druschetsky Wind Sextet in E flat 4.31 D Scarlatti Three Keyboard Sonatas 4.38 Vivaldi Kyrie Eleison in G minor, RV587 
4.49 Lisinski Overture: Porin 5.00 Rossini Prelude, 
Toccata and Variations 5.10 Frescobaldi Selection (Messa delta Domenica) 5.22 Beethoven String Quartet in C, 
Op 59 No 3 (Razumovsky) 5.53 Borodin Overture: Prince Igor 6.04 Tchaikovsky Three Piano Pieces 6.10 Britten On this Island, Op 116.25 Larsson De Nakna Tradens Sanger, Op 7 6.41 Dvorak Silent Woods 6.47 Byrd In Fields Abroad 6.53 Mozart Four Kontra Tanze , KV267

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