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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

27/01/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night, Through the Night

John Shea concludes the programme with music by Feremans, Sjogren, GC Bach, Pezel, Turina, Arriaga, Rodrigo and Tchaikovsky.

With John Shea.

5.00am
Feremans, Gaston (1907-1964)
Preludium and fughetta (The Bronze Heart)
Flemish Radio Orchestra
Jan Latham-Koenig (conductor)

5.04am
Sjogren, Emil (1853-1918)
Prelude and Fugue in C for organ, No 3 (Op.posth)
Ralph Gustafsson (organ)

5.13am
Bach, Georg Christoph (1642-1703)
Siehe, wie fein und lieblich ist es – vocal concerto
Paul Elliott and Hein Meens (tenors)
Stephen Varcoe (bass)
Musica Antiqua Koln
Reinhard Goebel (director)

5.19am
Philips, Peter (c.1560-1628)
Galliard
5.21am
Jenkins, John (1592-1678)
Galliard
Concordia
Mark Levy (conductor)

5.25am
Jongen, Joseph (1873-1953)
Elegie nocturnale (Tres modere), Op 95 No 1
Grumiaux Trio

5.36am
Swider, Jozef (b.1930)
Piesn (Song) and Moja piosnka (My Song) (10 Songs to Lyrics by Polish Poets)
Polish Radio Choir
Wlodzimierz Siedlik (conductor)

5.44am
Rozycki, Ludomir (1884-1953)
Stanczyk – Symphoni Scherzo, Op 1
National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Janusz Przbylski (conductor)

5.53am
Pezel, Johann Christoph (1639-1694)
Four Intradas
Hungarian Brass Ensemble

6.01am
Turina, Joaquin (1882-1949)
Danzas fantasticas, Op 22
The West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Jorge Mester (conductor)

6.17am
Arriaga, Juan Cristosomo (1806-1826)
Stabat Mater
Grieg Academy Choir
Bergen Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra
Juanjo Mena (conductor)

6.25am
Rodrigo, Joaquin (1901-1999)
Concierto Serenata (1952)
Nicanor Zabaleta (harp)
Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra
Gennady Rozhdestvensky (conductor)

6.47am
Tchaikovsky, Peter Il'yich (1840-1893)
Wojewode, symphonic ballad, Op 78
Olso Philharmonic Orchestra
Jukka-Pekka Saraste (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: 27/01/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Breakfast, 27/01/2008

Including works by Ravel Bach, Paganini, Haydn, Schumann and Albeniz.

Including Ravel: Jeux d'eaux. Bach: Concerto in A for oboe d'amore. Paganini: Introduction and Variations on Dal tuo stellato soglio from Rossini's Mose in Egitto.

Including from 7.00am

Ravel: Jeux d'eaux
Tzimon Barto (piano)

Bach: Concerto in A for oboe d'amore
Jurg Schaeftlein (oboe d'amore)
Vienna Concentus Musicus
Nicholas Harnoncourt (director)

From 8.00am

Paganini: Introduction and Variations on Dal tuo stellato soglio from Rossini's Mose in Egitto
Vadim Repin (violin)
Alexander Markovich (piano)

Haydn: Symphony in G minor, H I 83
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Leonard Bernstein (conductor)

From 9.00am

Schumann: Adagio and allegro for horn
Barry Tuckwell (horn)
Vladimir Ashkenazy (piano)

Albeniz: Preludio-Leyenda (Asturias)
Andres Segovia (guitar).

Martin Handley

Music includes:

7.00-8.00: Ravel Jeux d'Eaux - Tzimon Barto (piano)
Bach Oboe d'Amore Concerto in A, BWV1055 - Jurg Schaeftlein, Vienna Concentus Musicus, director Nicholas Harnoncourt

8.00-9.00: Paganini Introduction and Variations on Dal Tuo Stellato Soglio - Vadim Repin (violin), Alexander Markovich (piano)
Haydn Symphony No 83 in G minor - New York PO, conductor Leonard Bernstein

9.00-10.00: Schumann Adagio and Allegro, Op 70 - Barry Tuckwell (horn), Vladimir Ashkenazy (piano)
Albeniz Asturias (Leyenda) - Andres Segovia (guitar)

Sunday Morning

Sarah Walker chooses uplifting music to complement your morning.

Sarah Walker chooses three hours of attractive and uplifting music to complement your morning.

Iain Burnside

Sunday Morning: 27/01/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Sunday Morning, 27/01/2008

Iain is joined by musicologist Erik Levi to look at the Nazis' relationship with music.

To coincide with Holocaust Memorial Day, Iain is joined by musicologist Erik Levi to look at music the Nazis banned, some used for their cause and some that emerged in opposition.

For Holocaust Memorial Day, Iain and musicologist Erik Levi look at some of the music the Nazis banned, some they appropriated to their cause and some that emerged in opposition to the fascist regime.

Including:

Strauss: Das Bachlein
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano)
LSO
George Szell (conductor)

Randy Newman: In Germany Before the War
Randy Newman (voice, piano)

Zemlinsky: Psalm 13
Koln Philharmonic
Choir of the State Music Hall of Dusseldorf
James Conlon (conductor)

Anon: Terazin-Lied
Christian Gerhaher (bass-baritone)
Gerold Huber (piano)

Messiaen: Quartet for the End of Time
Joanna MacGregor (piano)
Madeleine Mitchell (violin)
Christopher van Kampen (cello)
David Campbell (clarinet)

Mozart: Requiem Aeternam (Introitus) (Requiem)
Bavarian RSO and Chorus
Colin Davis (conductor)

Mozart: Requiem Aeternam (Introitus) (Requiem)
Berlin Philharmonic
Bruno Kittel Choir
Bruno Kittel (conductor)

Eisler: Deutsche Sinfonie (Praeludium)
Hendrikje Wangemann (soprano)
Annette Markert (alto)
Matthias Gorne (baritone)
Peter Lika (bass)
Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra
Ernst Senff Choir, Berlin
Lothar Zagrosek (conductor)

Martinu: Memorial for Lidice
Czech Philharmonic
Jiri Belohlavek (conductor)

Ilse Weber: Ich wandre durch Theresienstadt
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo)
Bengt Forsberg (piano)
Bebe Risenfors (strings/accordion)

Schubert: Winterreise (Der Wegwieser)
Peter Anders (baritone)
Michael Raucheisen (piano)

Ohki: Boundless Desert with Skulls (Symphony No 5)
New Japan Philharmonic
Takuo Yuasa (conductor)

Tom Lehrer: Song Long Mom

Martland: Babi Yar (Epilogue)
Residentie Orkest of Den Haag
Elgar Howarth (conductor)

Shostakovich: Piano Trio No 2
Beaux Arts Trio

Flanders and Swann: Twenty Tons of TNT.

lain Burnside

Holocaust Memorial Day provides the theme for an edition in which lain Burnside and musicologist Erik Levi explore some of the music the Nazis banned, some they appropriated to their cause, and some that emerged in opposition to their regime. EMAIL: [address removed]

Private Passions

Guests from all walks of life discuss their musical loves and hates

Guests from all walks of life discuss their musical loves and hates, and talk about the influence music has had on their lives

Private Passions: 27/01/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Private Passions, 27/01/2008

Michael Berkeley meets Bryan Appleyard, whose musical tastes include Tallis and Bach.

Michael Berkeley meets Bryan Appleyard, whose musical tastes range from sacred music by Tallis and Bach to Bob Dylan, as well as the classical string quartet.

Michael Berkeley meets Bryan Appleyard, feature writer, commentator, reviewer and columnist for several newspapers and magazines, including The Sunday Times and The New Statesman. He is also a writer on cultural and social issues; one of his recent books is entitled How to Live Forever or Die Trying. His musical passions range from sacred music by Tallis and Bach to Bob Dylan, but his particular love is the classical string quartet.

Michael Berkeley is joined by Bryan Appleyard , a commentator, reviewer and columnist for several newspapers and magazines, especially The Sunday Times and New Statesman. Appleyard is also the author of several books, including How to Live Forever or Die Trying. His passions range from 
Bob Dylan to sacred music by Tallis and Bach, but his particular love is the classical string quartet.

The Early Music Show

Performance and news from the world of early music.

An exploration of early music, looking at early developments in musical performance and composition in Britain and abroad. UK only: please note that not all episodes are podcast.

The Early Music Show: 27/01/2008

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, 27/01/2008

Le Concert d'Astree play works by Leclair, Rameau and Dauvergne.

Lucie Skeaping introduces a concert given by Le Concert d'Astree at the Galerie des Batailles as part of the Louis XV weekend. With works by Leclair, Rameau and Dauvergne.

To lead into The Early Music Show's Versailles and Paris month, Lucie Skeaping presents a recital by Le Concert d'Astree under Emmanuelle Haim. Given in October 2007 at the Galerie des Batailles, Versailles as part of the Louis XV weekend, it includes works by Leclair, Rameau and Dauvergne.

To lead into The Early Music Show's Versailles and Paris month in February, Lucie Skeaping presents a recital given by Le Concert d'Astree directed by Emmanuelle HaTm , recorded last October in the Galerie des Batailles, Versailles, as part of the Louis XV weekend. Included are works by Leclair, Rameauand Dauvergne. producer Rebecca Bean

Radio 3 Requests

Weekly pick of music requests from Radio 3 listeners

Radio 3 Requests features a wide breadth of classical works requested by the station's listeners.

The final edition of Radio 3 Requests was broadcast on 1st May 2011.  We can no longer accept new requests.

Radio 3 Requests: 27/01/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Radio 3 Requests, 27/01/2008

Chi-chi Nwanoku presents works by Haydn and Beethoven. Plus Simon Rattle.

Chi-chi Nwanoku plays listeners' requests, including Haydn's Creation and Murray Perahia in Beethoven's Piano Sonata No 28, and there's a guest appearance by Sir Simon Rattle.

Chi-chi Nwanoku plays listeners' requests, including Haydn's Creation and Murray Perahia in Beethoven's Piano Sonata No 28 in A, Op 101, and there's a guest appearance by Sir Simon Rattle, a passionate advocate for the music of Robert Schumann.

Chi-chi Nwanoku presents the weekly selection of listeners' favourites, including music from Haydn's Creation as a Radio 3 listener prepares to take on one of the solo roles in concert. There's also an orchestral counterpart to John Adams 's Short Ride in a Fast Machine and a contribution from guest Simon Rattle , a passionate advocate of the music of Robert Schumann. 
ADDRESS: Radio 3 Requests. BBC Wales, CF5 2YO 
Phone: [number removed] (calls from a land line cost no more than 8p per min) EMAIL: [address removed]

Choral Evensong

Sung choral evening services from around the country

Choral Evensong: 27/01/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Choral Evensong, 27/01/2008

Live from St Paul's Cathedral.

Introit: Magnus Sanctus Paulus (Palestrina)
Responses: Spicer
Psalm: 119 vv41-56 (West, Jones)
First Reading: Ecclesiasticus 39 vv1-10
Canticles: Purcell in G minor
Second Reading: Colossians 1 v24 – 2 v7
Anthem: Rejoice in the Lamb (Britten)
Hymn: We sing the glorious conquest (Ellacombe)
Organ Voluntary: Tanz Toccata (Heiller)

Director of music: Andrew Carwood
Organist: Huw Williams.

I Live from St Paul 's Cathedral. Introit: 
Magnus Sanctus Paulus (Palestrina). 
Responses: Spicer. Psalm: 119, vv41-56 
(West, Jones). First Reading: Ecclesiasticus 39, wHO. Canticles: Purcell in G minor. Second Reading: Colossians 1, vv24-end; 2, vvl-7. 
Anthem: Rejoice in the Lamb (Britten). Hymn: We Sing the Glorious Conquest (Ellacombe). Organ Voluntary: Tanz Toccata (Heiller). Director of music Andrew Carwood. Organist Huw Williams.

Discovering Music

Programme which examines a different piece of music each week

Programme which examines a different piece of music each week, looking at the musical form or the composer's style, and exploring the many things contributing to the overall experience

Discovering Music: Elgar: A Very English Composer

Elgar: A Very English Composer

BBC Radio 3 - Discovering Music, Elgar: A Very English Composer

Charles Hazlewood explores what makes Elgar's music typically English.

Charles Hazlewood explores three works for string ensemble, concentrating on what makes Elgar's music seem so quintessentially English.

Charles Hazlewood is joined by the string section of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales to explore what makes Elgar such a quintessentially 'English' composer, focusing on his 1905 Introduction and Allegro, and the 1892 Serenade for Strings.

As a contrast, Charles also examines the music of Holst, another English composer who was writing in the early part of the 20th century, looking at his Saint Paul's Suite for string orchestra. Could Holst's style possibly be more authentically English than that of Elgar?

Elgar, a Truly English Composer? 
Charles Hazlewood and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales explore three English works for string ensemble: Elgar's Introduction and Allegro, Holst's 
Saint Paul's Suite and Elgar's Serenade for Strings.

Choir and Organ

Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an irresistible mix of music and singing.

The Choir

Choir and Organ: The Singing Revolution

The Singing Revolution

BBC Radio 3 - Choir and Organ, The Singing Revolution

Kaspars Putnins explains the role of music in the fall of Communism in the Baltic states.

The Singing Revolution: Latvian conductor Kaspars Putnins tells Aled Jones how music played a vital role during the overthrow of Communism in the Baltic states.

The Singing Revolution

Latvian conductor Kaspars Putnins tells Aled Jones how music played a vital role during the overthrow of Communism in the Baltic states of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, with specially recorded music from the BBC Singers.

Latvian conductor Kaspars Putnins tells Aled Jones how music played a vital part in the overthrow of communism in the Baltic states of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. Including musical examples recorded by the BBC Singers.

Drama on 3

Series of drama performances, ranging from experimental works to the Classics

Drama on 3: All the Colours of Love, by Pat McCabe

All the Colours of Love, by Pat McCabe

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When Redmond is left by his wife and child, he resolves to get them back whatever the cost

All the Colours of Love, by Pat McCabe. When Redmond is left by his wife and child, he resolves to get them back – whatever the cost.

All the Colours of Love

By Pat McCabe.

When Redmond is left by his wife and child, he resolves to get them back – whatever the cost. A dark tale of isolation and violence by the author of The Butcher Boy.

Redmond ...... Dermot Crowley
Ned Strange ...... TP McKenna
Catherine ...... Karen Ardiff
Imogen ...... Sarah Dillon
Announcer ...... Mark Lambert
Piper Alpha ...... Kieran Lagan
Shop Assistant ...... Stella McCusker
Neighbour ...... Aine McCartney
Michael ...... Johnny Brennan

Fiddle music arranged and performed by Cathal Hayden.

Directed by Eoin O'Callaghan.

Drama on 3: All the Colours of Love

By Pat McCabe. When Redmond is left by his wife and child, he resolves to get them back, whatever the cost. A dark tale of isolation and violence from the author of The 
Butcher Boy.  
Fiddle music arranged and performed by Cathal Hayden Producer Eoin O'Callaghan 
Spoken word choices: page 121

Sunday Feature

Exploring music, history, science, philosophy, film, visual arts and literature.

In-depth documentaries which explore music, history, science, philosophy, film, visual arts and literature.

Sunday Feature: Malory: A Tale of Two Texts

26/08/2007

Malory: A Tale of Two Texts

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Prof David Wallace traces the history of Le Morte Darthur, Thomas Malory's great work.

Malory: A Tale of Two Texts. Prof David Wallace traces the histories of the two remaining versions of Le Morte Darthur, Thomas Malory's great work of Arthurian literature.

Malory: A Tale of Two Texts

Prof David Wallace traces the histories of the two remaining versions of Le Morte Darthur, Thomas Malory's great work of Arthurian literature. He considers what they reveal about the times in which they were made and the times in which they were read. 

With readings by Andrew Motion.

Sunday Feature: Malory: a Tale of Two Texts

Thomas Malory 's great work of Arthurian literature Le Morte d'Arthur survives in two forms: a manuscript produced by scribes, and a printed edition by Caxton that influenced generations of readers. The original manuscript disappeared for nearly 500 years before its rediscovery in the Warden's bedroom at Winchester College. 
Professor David Wallace traces the histories of the two versions and considers the different stories they tell about the times in which they were made and the times in which they were read. With readings by Andrew Motion. Producer Paul Quinn

Words and Music

A journey of discovery, weaving music with poetry and prose read by leading actors.

A weekly journey of discovery, weaving together a range of music with poetry and prose read by leading actors.

Words and Music: Lost in the City of Waters

10/06/2007

Lost in the City of Waters

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Jeremy Irons and Anna Massey explore Venice through poetry, prose and classical music.

Lost in the City of Waters: Jeremy Irons and Anna Massey explore the splendour and decadence of Venice through poetry and prose. With music by Gounod, Vivaldi, Liszt and Gabrieli.

Lost in the City of Waters

Jeremy Irons and Anna Massey explore the splendour and decadence of Venice through the poetry and prose of Longfellow, Browning, Thomas Mann and Marcel Proust. With music by Luigi Nono, Gounod, Vivaldi, Hahn, Liszt and Gabrieli.

Lost in the City of Waters 
Jeremy Irons and Anna Massey explore the splendour and decadence of Venice through the poetry and prose of Longfellow, Browning, 
Thomas Mann , Marcel Proust and others. With music by Luigi Nono , Gounod, Vivaldi, Hahn, Liszt and Gabrieli.  EMAIL: [address removed] 
For details of the music and verse heard in this programme, visitwww.bbc.co.uk/radio3/wordsandmusic

The Early Music Show: 22/04/2007

22/04/2007

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, 22/04/2007

Catherine Bott plays music to illustrate themes in George Herbert's short poem The Pulley.

Catherine Bott plays music to illustrate the themes included in George Herbert's short but meditative poem The Pulley.

The Pulley, a poem by George Herbert , is 
Catherine Bott 's inspiration in this programme. 
She plays music to illustrate the themes included within this short but meditative poem.

Through the Night: 28/01/2008

28/01/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night, 28/01/2008

John Shea introduces music by Strauss, Beethoven, Debussy, Bach, Handel and Shostakovich.

Including 1.00 Stoia, R Strauss, Beethoven. 3.02 Neefe, Bridge, Elgar, Bruhns. 5.00 Gounod, Nielsen, Handel, Alfven, Shostakovich, Saint-Saens.

With John Shea.

1.00am
Stoia, Achim (1910-1973): The Modal Liturgy
Father Ionel Roata (vocals)
Moldova Philharmonic Chorus
Iasi
Doru Morariu (director) 

1.40am
Strauss, Richard (1864-1949): Sinfonia domestica, Op 53
National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra of Katowice
Jerzy Salwarowski (conductor)

2.23am
Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827): String Quartet in F, Op 59 No 1 (Rasumovsky)
Quatuor Mosaiques

3.02am
Neefe, Christian G. (1748-1798): Keyboard Concerto in G
Christine Schornsheim (fortepiano)
Michael Niesemann (oboe)
Neue Dusseldorfer Hofsmusik

3.24am
Bridge, Frank (1879-1941): Valse Russe (Miniatures, No 3)
Moshe Hammer (violin)
Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi (cello)
William Tritt (piano)

3.29am
Elgar, Edward (1857-1934): Enigma Variations, Op 36
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
Andre Previn (conductor).

With Jonathan Shea. 
Stoia The Modal Liturgy Father lonel Roata (vocals), 
Moldova Philharmonic Chorus, lasi, director Doru Morariu 
1.40 Strauss Sinfonia Domestica, Op 53 
2.23 Beethoven String Quartet in F, Op 59 No 1 (Rasumovsky) 
3.02 Neefe Keyboard Concerto in G 
3.24 Bridge Valse Russe (Miniatures) 
3.29 Elgar Variations on an Original Theme (Enigma) 
4.00 Noskowski Overture: Sir Zolzikiewicz 
4.07 Blow Tell Me No More 
4.10 Trad 0 Waly, Waly 
4.14 Geminiani Concerto Grosso in D minor, Op 7 No 2 
4.24 Dandrieu La Gémissante 
4.26 Bolsmortier La Puce 
4.28 Colin Matthews To Compose without the Least Knowledge of Music 
4.32 Bruhns Cantata: Paratum Cor Meum 
4.46 A Gabrieli Ricercar del VI tono 
4.49 G Gabrieli Sonata a 8, S118 
4.53 Bruynel Serene 
5.00 Gounod Overture: Mireille 
5.07 Debussy Jardins sous la Pluie 
5.12 Nielsen Pan and Syrinx, Op 49 
5.20 Pilkington Rest, Sweet Nymphs 
5.24 Jonqen Allegro Appassionato, Op 95 No 2 
5.32 Bach Sarabande (Partita No 3 in A minor, BWV827) 
5.37 Handel Va Tacito e Nascosto; Piangerb la Sorte Mia (Giulio Cesare ) 
5.50 La Barre Suite No 1 in C minor 
6.00 Biber Sonatae Tam Aris Quam Aulis Servientes: 
Sonata XII a otto 6.06 Alfven En Bat Med Blommer, Op 44 
6.16 Fibich Poem for violin and piano 
6.19 Shostakovich Concerto for piano, trumpet and strings, Op 35 
6.42 Saint-Saens Variations on a theme by Beethoven, Op 35

John Shea continues the programme with music by Noskowski, Blow, Geminiani, Dandrieu, Boismortier, Matthews, Bruhns, Gabrieli and Bruynel.

With John Shea.

4.00am
Noskowski, Zygmunt (1846-1909): Overture (Sir Zolzikiewicz)
Polish Radio National Symphony Orchestra in Katowice
Zygmunt Rychert (conductor)

4.07am
Blow, John (1649-1708): Tell me no more
4.10am
Traditional: O Waly, Waly
Andreas Scholl (countertenor)
Markus Markl (harpsichord)

4.14am
Geminiani, Francesco (1687-1762): Concerto grosso in D minor, Op 7 No 2
La Petite Bande
Sigiswald Kuijken (conductor)

4.24am
Dandrieu, Jean-Francois (1682-1738): La Gemissante
4.26am
Boismortier, Joseph Bodin de (1689-1755): La puce
Colin Tilney (harpsichord)

4.28am
Matthews, Colin (b.1946): To Compose Without the Least Knowledge of Music
London Winds
Michael Collins (clarinet/director)

4.32am
Bruhns, Nicolaus (1665-1697): Cantata (Paratum cor meum)
Guy de Mey, Ian Honeyman (tenors)
Max van Egmond (bass)
Ricercar Consort

4.46am
Gabrieli, Andrea (1532/3-1585): Ricercar del VI tono
Theatrum Instrumentorum
Stefano Innocenti (conductor)

4.49am
Gabrieli, Giovanni (1553/6-1612)
Sonata a 8, S118
His Majesty's Sagbutts and Cornetts

4.53am
Bruynel, Ton (1934-1998): Serene (1979)
Harry Starreveld (flute, electronics and bird-call).

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