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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

24/10/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night, Through the Night

John Shea concludes the programme with music by Dvorak, Scarlatti, Haydn, Britten, Vallet, Brorson, Kleynjans, Strauss, Moss, Arensky, Purcell, Roussel and Regnart.

With John Shea.

5.00am
Dvorák, Antonín (1841-1904): Overture (King and the Charcoal Burner)
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Stefan Robl (conductor)

5.08am
Scarlatti, Domenico (1685-1757): Sonata in E, L23
Sae-Jung Kim (piano)

5.13am
Haydn, Joseph (1732-1809), arr. Perry: Divertimento in B flat (arr. for wind quintet)
Galliard Ensemble

5.22am
Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976): Canadian Carnival, Op 19
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Uri Mayer (conductor)

5.36am
Vallet, Nicolas (c.1583-1645): Carillon de village
Toyohiko Satoh (lute)

5.38am
Brorson, Hans Adolf (1694-1674): Abendlied (Troens rare Klenodie)
Ulrik Cold (bass)
Kristian Buhl-Mortensen (lute/guitar)

5.41am
Kleynjans, Francis (b.1951): Homage à Satie
Heiki Mätlik (guitar)

5.44am
Strauss, Richard (1864-1949): Was erblicke ich? (Daphne)
Ben Heppner (tenor)
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Andrew Davis (conductor)

5.53am
Moss, Piotr (b.1949): Wiosenno
Polish Radio Choir
Wlodzimierz Siedlik (conductor)

6.02am
Arensky, Anton Stepanovich (1861-1906): Suite No 4 for two pianos, Op 62
James Anagnoson, Leslie Kinton (piano)

6.21am
Purcell, Henry (1659-1695): Sonata No 7 in E minor for 2 violins and continuo
Simon Standage (violin)
Ensemble Il Tempo

6.29am
Roussel, Albert (1869-1937): Suite from Le Festin de l'Araignée
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Bernard Haitink (conductor)

6.47am
Regnart, Jacob (c.1540-1599): Litania Deiparae Virginis Mariae
Currende
Erik van Nevel (conductor).

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Breakfast

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

Breakfast: 24/10/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Breakfast, 24/10/2007

Including Rossini, Elgar, Mozart, two pieces by Bonelli, Gussago, Brahms and Ravel.

Including Rossini: Overture (La cambiale di matrimonio). Elgar: Three Bavarian Dances. Mozart: Fantasy in C minor. Brahms: Ballade in B. Ravel: Alborada del gracioso.

From 7.00am

Rossini: Overture (La cambiale di matrimonio)
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Neville Marriner (conductor)

Elgar: Three Bavarian Dances
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Adrian Boult (conductor)

Mozart: Fantasy in C minor, K475
Friedrich Gulda (piano)

From 8.30am

Bonelli: Canzona (Istrina)
Gussago: Sonata (La Fontana)
Bonelli: Canzona (Licori)
Piffaro

Brahms: Ballade in B, Op 10, No 4
Daniel Barenboim (piano)

Ravel: Alborada del gracioso
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Leonard Bernstein (conductor).

Rob Cowan

Music includes: 
7.00-8.30: Rossini Overture: La Cambiale diMatrimonio 
Academy of St Martin in the Fields, conductor Neville Marriner 
Elqar Three Bavarian Dances LPO, conductor Adrian Boult 
Mozart Fantasy in C minor, K475 Friedrich Guida (piano) 
8.30-10.00: Bonelli Canzona : Istrina; Gussaqo Sonata: La 
Fontana Bonelli Canzona : Licori Piffaro 
Brahms Ballade in B minor, Op 10 No 4 Daniel Barenboim (piano) 
Ravel A Iborada del Gracioso 
New York PO, conductor Leonard Bernstein

Classical Collection

Programme presenting a sequence of great music in classic recordings

Classical Collection: 24/10/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Classical Collection, 24/10/2007

James Jolly chooses Berlioz, Handel, Haydn, Mouret, Respighi, MacDowell and Prokofiev.

Including Berlioz: Overture (Benvenuto Cellini). Handel: Concerto grosso in B flat. Mouret: Sinfonies de Fanfare. Respighi: Quartetto Dorico. Prokofiev: Symphony No 6.

With James Jolly.

10.00am
Berlioz: Overture (Benvenuto Cellini)
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Charles Munch (conductor)
RCA 09026 61400-2

10.11am
Handel: Concerto grosso in B flat, Op 3 No 2
Handel and Haydn Society
Christopher Hogwood (conductor)
L'OISEAU-LYRE 421 729-2

10.23am
Haydn: Piano Sonata in E minor
Emanuel Ax (piano)
SONY CLASSICAL SK 53635

10.39am
Mouret: Sinfonies de Fanfare
Hannes, Wolfgang and Bernhard Laupin (trumpets)
Simon Preston (organ)
Norbert Schmitt (timpani)
DG 419 245-2

10.44am
Respighi: Quartetto Dorico
Brodsky Quartet
CHANNEL CLASSICS CC72008

11.06am
MacDowell: Forgotten Fairy Tales, Op 4
James Barbagallo (piano)
NAXOS 8.223633

11.14am
Prokofiev: Symphony No 6 in E flat minor
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Erich Leinsdorf (conductor)
TESTAMENT SBT1395.

Presented by James Jolly . 
Berlioz Overture: Benvenuto Cellini 
Boston SO, conductor Charles Munch 
10.11 Handel Concerto Grosso in B flat, Op 3, No 2 Handel and Haydn Society Orchestra, conductor Christopher Hogwood 
10.23 Haydn Piano Sonata in E minor, H XVI 34 Emanuel Ax 
10.39 Mouret Sinfonies de Fanfare 
Hannes, Wolfgang and Bernhard Laupin (trumpets), Simon Preston (organ), Norbert Schmitt (timpani) 
10.44 Respiqhi Quartetto Dorico Brodsky Quartet 
11.06 MacDowell Forgotten Fairy Tales, Op 4 James Barbagallo (piano) 
11.14 Prokofiev Symphony No 6 
Boston SO, conductor Erich Leinsdorf

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: Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959)

Composer of the Week: Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959): Episode 3: Occupied France

Episode 3

Episode 3: Occupied France

Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959)

Occupied France

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959), Occupied France

The effect the German occupation of Martinu's birthland and his home, Paris, had on him.

Donald Macleod explores the effect the German occupation of Martinu's homeland, and later his home in Paris, had on the composer.

Donald Macleod considers the effect the German occupation of Martinu's birthland, and later his chosen home in Paris, had on the composer.

Concerto for harpsichord and small orchestra (1st mvt)
Zuzana Ruzikova (harpsichord)
Josef Palenicek (piano)
Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra
Vaclav Neumann (conductor)
Supraphon SU 3622-2-031 CD1  Tr 4

String Quartet No 2
Martinu Quartet
Lubomir Havlak, Petr Macecik (violins)
Jan Jisa (viola)
Jitka Vlasankova (cello)
Naxos 8.553782 CD1  Trs 5-7

The Field Mass
Ivan Kusnjer (baritone)
Miroslav Kejmar (trumpet)
Czech Philharmonic Choir (male voices)
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Jiri Belohlavek (conductor)
Chandos Chan 9138 CD1  Tr 2.

Donald Macleod explores the 20th century Czech composer who embraced the avant-garde

Donald Macleod on the life and works of the 20th century Czech composer. He was educated in the Romantic style but embraced the avant-garde as a composer, taking influence from jazz and neo-classicism

Composer of the Week: Martinu

3/5. Occupied France. Donald Macleod considers what effect the German occupation of Martinu's birthland had on his standing and prospects. Harpsichord Concerto (1st mvt) 
Zuzana Ruzikova , Josef Palenicek (piano), Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, conductor Vaclav Neumann String Quartet No 2 Martinu Quartet Field Mass 
Ivan Kusnjer (baritone), Czech Philharmonic Choir (male Voices), Miroslav Kejmar (trumpet), Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Jiri Belohlavek 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: European Summer Festivals 2007: Bergen International Festival 2007

Afternoon Concert: European Summer Festivals 2007: Bergen International Festival 2007: Part 2

Part 2 European Summer Festivals 2007

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, European Summer Festivals 2007, Bergen International Festival 2007, Part 2

Featuring the Lunchtime Concert, with singer Bryn Terfel and pianist Malcolm Martineau.

Presented by Fiona Talkington. 1.00pm European Summer Festivals: 2/2. Highlights from the Bergen International Festival. Including works by Grieg, Prokofiev, Mozart and Schubert.

Presented by Fiona Talkington.

1.00pm European Summer Festivals

2/2. Highlights from the Bergen International Festival.

Trad English: Foggy, foggy dew
Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone)
Malcolm Martineau (piano)

Grieg: Haugtussa
Solveig Kringleborn (soprano)
Malcolm Martineau (piano)

Grieg: Four Hymns for Choir
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Paul Hillier (conductor)

Saeverud: Kjempeviseslatten
Danish National Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Dausgaard (conductor)

Nielsen: Clarinet Concerto
Martin Frost (clarinet)
Danish National Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Dausgaard (conductor)

Prokofiev: Violin Sonata in D, Op 94
Alina Pogostkina (violin)
Sveinung Bjelland (piano)

Ireland: Sea Fever; The bells of San Marie	
Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone)
Malcolm Martineau (piano)
	 
Mozart: Männer suchen stets zu naschen; Io ti lascio, oh cara, addio
Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone)
Malcolm Martineau (piano)

Schubert: Liebesbotschaft, D957, No 1; Heidenröslein, D257; Litanei auf das fest aller seelen, D343
Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone)
Malcolm Martineau (piano)
	
Quilter: Come away death; O mistress mine; Blow, blow thy winter wind (Three Shakespeare Songs)
Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone)
Malcolm Martineau (piano)

Ibert: Chanson du depart de Don Quichotte; Chanson à Dulcinée; Chanson du Duc; Chanson de la mort de Don Quichotte (Chansons de Don Quichotte)
Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone)
Malcolm Martineau (piano)

Trad: Suo Gân, Danny Boy, Ar hyd y nos
Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone)
Malcolm Martineau (piano)

Nielsen: Symphony No 5
Danish National Symphony Orchestra/DR
Thomas Dausgaard (conductor)

Grieg: Fyremal, Op 33, No 12
Kerstin Avemo (soprano)
Johan Ullen (piano)

Grieg: Norwegian Dance No 1
Leif Ove Andsnes (piano)
Havard Gimse (piano).

Afternoon Concert: European Summer Festivals 2007

Afternoon Concert: European Summer Festivals 2007: Bergen International Festival 2007

Bergen International Festival 2007

Performances recorded at the festival, which celebrated Grieg's death centenary in 2007

Afternoon on 3

Introduced by Fiona Talkington.

European Summer Festivals: Bergen International Festival 2007

Trad English Foggy, Foggy Dew - Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone), Malcolm Martineau (piano)

Grieg Haugtussa - Solveig Kringelborn (soprano), Malcolm Martineau (piano)

Four Hymns for Choir, Op 74 - Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Paul Hillier

Saeverud Kjempeviseslatten - Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Thomas Dausgaard

Nielsen Clarinet Concerto - Martin Frost, Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Thomas Dausgaard.

Prokofiev Violin Sonata, Op 94 - Alina Pogostkina, Sveinung Bjelland (piano)

Ireland Sea Fever; The Bells of San Marie

Mozart Manner suchen stets zu naschen; to Ti Lascio, Oh Cara, Addio

Schubert Liebesbotschaft (D957No 1); Heidenroslein (D257), Litanei auf das test aller seelen (D343)

Quilter Three Shakespeare Songs, Op 6

Ibert Chansons de Don Quichotte

Trad Suo Gan; Danny Boy: Arhydy Nos

- Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone), Malcolm Martineau (piano)

Nielsen Symphony No 5 - Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Thomas Dausgaard

Grieg The Goal, Op 33 No 12 - Kerstin Avemo (soprano), Johan Ullen (piano)

Grieg Norwegian Dance No 1 for piano (four hands) - Leif Ove Andsnes, Havard Gimse

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: 24/10/2007

BBC Radio 3 - In Tune, 24/10/2007

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

Sean Rafferty presents music and arts news.

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 4

Episode 4

40 Years of Radio 3: Archive Recordings

BBC Radio 3 - Performance on 3, 40 Years of Radio 3: Archive Recordings, Episode 4

Simon Rattle and the CBSO's 1984 Proms performance, including Tippet and Shostakovich.

Petroc Trelawny presents a chance to hear Simon Rattle and the CBSO's famous 1984 performance at the Proms, which included works by Tippet, Shostakovich and Nielsen.

Petroc Trelawny presents the fourth of six programmes celebrating 40 years of Radio 3.

In 1984, four years after his appointment as the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra's Principal Conductor, Simon Rattle brought the CBSO to the Proms and stunned the audience and critics with this concert which is still remembered as one of the highlights of his extraordinary two decades with the orchestra.

Tippett: Concerto for Double String Orchestra
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No 1 in E flat
Nielsen: Symphony No 4 (The Inextinguishable); Pan and Syrinx

Yo Yo Ma (cello)
CBSO
Simon Rattle (conductor).

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

Petroc Trelawny presents the fourth of sixth programmes celebrating 40 years of Radio 3. In 
1984, four years after his appointment as the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra's principal conductor, Simon Rattle brought the CBSO to the Proms and stunned the audience and critics with this concert, which remains one of the highlights of his extraordinary two decades with the orchestra. Yo-Yo Ma (cello), City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, conductor Simon Rattle 
Tippett Concerto for Double String Orchestra Shostakovich Cello Concerto No 1 
Nielsen Symphony No 4 (The Inextinguishable); Pan and Syrinx

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: 24/10/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Night Waves, 24/10/2007

Gabriel Gbadamosi looks at the cultural activities of France's North African community.

Gabriel Gbadamosi looks at France's North African community. Despite existing for over 50 years, its artists are only finding a wider audience now through recent films.

Gabriel Gbadamosi looks at the new wave of cultural activity emerging from France's North African community.

Despite having a presence in French life for over 50 years, it is only with the popular success of recent films, for example about the French Arabic contribution to the Second World War, that its artists are finding a wider audience.

Gabriel Gbadamosi looks at the new wave of cultural activity that is emerging from France's North African community. It is only with the popular success of recent films that its artists in all genres are apparently finding a new and wider audience. Producer AasiyaLodhi

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: 24/10/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Artist Focus, 24/10/2007

Petroc Trelawny begins with the Brodsky Quartet's recording of Britten's 3 Divertimenti.

With Petroc Trelawny. A sequence of music with a featured artist leading the way. This programme includes the Brodsky Quartet's recording of Britten's 3 Divertimenti.

Petroc Trelawny presents a sequence of music, including the Brodsky Quartet's recording of Britten's Three Divertimenti. Producer Ellie Mant

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: Nightwalks

The Essay: Nightwalks: Episode 3

Nightwalks

BBC Radio 3 - The Essay, Nightwalks, Episode 3Close menu

To appreciate how electricity is carried, Alain de Botton strolls beneath the pylons.

Nightwalks: Four writers fond of walking explore how this simple activity is transformed at night time. 3/4. Alain de Botton likes to stroll beneath electricity pylons at midnight.

Nightwalks

Four writers fond of walking explore how this simple activity is dramatically transformed at night time.

3/4. Alain de Botton believes that the only way to appreciate how electricity is carried, in all its power and vastness, is to stroll beneath the pylons at midnight.

The Essay: Nightwalks

Writers fond of walking explore how the activity is dramatically transformed at night time

Niqhtwalks 
3/4. Alain de Botton believes the only way to appreciate how electricity is carried is to stroll beneath the pylons at midnight.

Late Junction

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

Late Junction: 24/10/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Late Junction, 24/10/2007

Fiona Talkington with Arve Henriksen in Sketches of Spain, and choral music by Palestrina.

Fiona Talkington presents an eclectic musical mix, including Arve Henriksen playing Sketches of Spain conducted by Maria Schneider. Also featuring choral music by Palestrina.

Fiona Talkington presents an eclectic musical mix including Arve Henriksen playing Sketches of Spain, conducted by Maria Schneider , and choral music by Palestrina.

Through the Night: 25/10/2007

25/10/2007

BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night, 25/10/2007

John Shea with music by Vierne, Janacek, Jongen, Franck, Schubert, Beethoven and Clementi.

Including 1.00 Vierne, Janacek, Franck, Schubert. 2.34 Beethoven, Clementi, Bach, Pacius, Piazolla, Poulenc, Telemann. 5.00 Strauss, Palestrina, Chopin, Debussy, Haydn, Ravel.

With John Shea.

1.00am
Vierne, Louis (1877-1937): Berceuse (sur les paroles classiques)
Leon van den Brand (organ)

1.07am
Vierne, Louis (1877-1937): Carillon (sur la sonnerie du Carillon de la chapelle du Château de Longpont)
Leon van den Brand (organ)

1.11am
Janácek, Leos (1854-1928): Varhany (Glagolithic Mass, 7th mvt)
Leo van Deselaar (organ)

1.15am
Jongen, Joseph (1893-1953): Chant du Mai, Op 53, No 1
Leo van Deselaar (organ)

1.21am
Franck, César Auguste (1822-1890): Final in B flat, Op 21
Leo van Deselaar (organ)

1.34am
Schubert, Franz (1797-1828): Octet in F, D803
Niklas Andersson (clarinet)
Henrik Blixt (bassoon)
Hans Larsson (horn)
Jannica Gustafsson, Martin Stensson (violin)
Håkan Olsson (viola)
Jan-Erik Gustafsson (cello)
Maria Johansson (double bass)

2.34am
Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827): Mass in D (Missa solemnis)
Rosamund Illing (soprano)
Elizabeth Dunning (mezzo-soprano)
Christopher Doig (tenor)
Rodney McCann (bass)
Donald Hazelwood (solo violin)
Sydney Philharmonic Choir
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Charles Mackerras (conductor)

3.47am
Clementi, Muzio (1752-1832): Sonata in B flat for keyboard, Op 24, No 2
Melvyn Tan (piano).

Presented by John Shea. Vierne Berceuse (sur les Paroles Classiques); Carillon (sur la Sonnerie du Carillon de la 
Chapelle du Chateau de Longpont) Leon van den Brand (organ) 1.11 Janacek Varhany (Clagolitic Mass) 1.15 Jongen Chant du Mai, Op 53 No 11.21 Franck Final in B flat, Op 21 Leo van Deselaar (organ) 1.34 Schubert Octet in F, D803 
2.34 Beethoven Mass in D (Missa Solemnis) 3A7 Clementi Keyboard Sonata in B flat, Op 24 No 2 4.01 Bach 
Concerto in C minor for violin, harpsichord and orchestra, BWV1060 4.15 Arriaqa Stabat Mater 4.24 Pacius 
Overture: King Charles's Hunt 4.31 Piazzolla Adios Nonino (tango) 4.41 Poulenc Capriccio for two pianos 4.47 
Telemann Domenicia, TWV4ZD7 (Pyrmonter Kurwoche) 
5.00 J Strauss (son) Rosen aus Suden 5.09 Bach 
Allegretto con Variazoni in C, Wq118/5 5.18 Kutev Pastoral for flute and orchestra 5.29 Palestrina Agnus Dei super ut-re-mi-fa-sol-la 5.36 Chopin Rondo in C, Op 7 5.45 
Beethoven Romance in G for violin and orchestra, Op 40 
5.53 Debussy Suite Bergamasque 6.12 Haydn String Quartet in D, Op 64 No 5 (Lark) 6.30 Ravel Daphnis et 
Chloe: Suite No 2 6.47 Buffardln Flute Concerto in E minor

John Shea continues the programme with music by Bach, Arriaga, Pacius, Piazolla, Poulenc and Telemann.

With John Shea.

4.01am
Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750): Concerto in C minor for violin, harpsichord and orchestra
Richard Egarr (harpsichord)
Risör Festival Strings
Andrew Manze (violin/director)

4.15am
Arriaga, Juan Crisostomo (1806-1826): Stabat Mater
Bergen Philharmonic Choir
Grieg Academy Choir
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
Juanjo Mena (conductor)

4.24am
Pacius, Frederik (1809-1891): Overture (King Charles' Hunt)
The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Jukka-Pekka Saraste (conductor)

4.31am
Piazzolla, Ástor Pantaleón (1921-1992): Adios Noniño (tango)
Musica Camerata Montréal

4.41am
Poulenc, Francis (1899-1963): Capriccio for Two Pianos
Antra Viksne, Normunds Viksne (piano duo)

4.47am
Telemann, Georg Philipp (1681-1767): Domenica (Pyrmonter Kurwoche)
Albrecht Rau (violin)
Heinrich Rau (viola)
Clemens Malich (cello)
Wolfgang Hochstein (harpsichord).

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