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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

09/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night, Through the Night

Jonathan Swain concludes the programme with music by Stradella, Scarlatti, Respighi, Kabalevsky, Moszkowski, Rachmaninov, Faure, Strauss, Liszt and Borodin.

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.

Breakfast

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

Breakfast: 09/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Breakfast, 09/04/2008

Including works by Bach, Mozart, Monte, Purcell, Boyce and Lyapunov.

Including Bach: Italian Concerto. Mozart: Rondo for Violin and Orchestra, K269. Monte: Magnificat sexti toni. Purcell: Sweeter than Roses; When the Cock Begins to Crow.

Rob Cowan

Music includes: 
7.00-8.30: Bach Italian Concerto, BWV971 Rosalyn Tureck (piano) 
Mozart Rondo Concertante in B flat, K269 
Josef Suk (violin), Prague Chamber Orchestra, conductor Libor Hlavacek 
Monte Magnificat Sexti Toni Cinquecento 
8.30-10.00: Purcell, real Britten 
Sweeter than Roses; When the Cock Begins to Crow James Bowman (counter-tenor), Peter Pears (tenor), John Shirley-Quirk (baritone), Benjamin Britten (piano) 
Boyce Symphony No 3 in C 
English Concert, director Trevor Pinnock Lyapunov Zelazowa Wola USSR SO, conductor Yevgeni Svetlanov

Classical Collection

Programme presenting a sequence of great music in classic recordings

Classical Collection: 09/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Classical Collection, 09/04/2008

James Jolly introduces works by Bach, Ravel, Boulanger, Bartok, Nordraak, Grieg and Brahms

Including Bach: Partita No 5 in G. Ravel: Pavane pour une infante defunte. Boulanger: Clairieres dans le ciel. Bartok: Three Etudes. Nordraak: Valse Caprice (Maria Stuart).

With James Jolly. 
Bach Partita No 5 in G, BWV829 Scott Ross (harpsichord) 
10.22 Ravel Pavane pour une Infante Défunte Philharmonia, conductor Guido Cantelli 
10.29 Boulanger Clairi ères dans le Ciel Eric Tappy (tenor), Jean Franc. aix (piano) 
11.03 Bartok Three Etudes Paul Jacobs (piano) 
11.12 Nordraak Valse Caprice (Maria Stuart ) RPO, conductor Per Dreier 
11.15 Grleq Funeral March 
London Brass Virtuosi, conductor David Honeyball 
11.24 Brahms orch Rubbra Variations and Fugue on a theme by Handel, Op 24 
Cleveland SO, conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy

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: Court of King James I/VI

Composer of the Week: Court of King James I/VI: Episode 3: The Prince's Tunes

Episode 3

Episode 3: The Prince's Tunes

Court of King James I/VI

The Prince's Tunes

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Court of King James I/VI, The Prince's Tunes

Donald Macleod focuses on the court musicians of James' eldest son son, Prince Henry.

Donald Macleod explores the music of James' era through key moments in his reign, focusing on his son Prince Henry's court musicians.

Donald Macleod explores the music and musicians of James' time through key moments in his reign.

Prince Henry, James' ill-fated eldest son, followed in his father's footseps when he employed a court of his own, using many of the leading musicians of the age.

Robert Johnson: Courant 						
VIRGIN VC 759321 2, Tr 20

Tallis: Sing and Glorify					
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers (director)
CORO CORSACD 16016, Tr 9

Alfonso Ferrabosco II: Dovehouse Pavan			
HespÃ¨rion XXI
Jordi Savall (director)
ALIA VOX AV9832, Tr 1

Almaine			
HespÃ¨rion XXI
Jordi Savall (director)
ALIA VOX AV9832, Tr 2

Johnson: The Fairies' Dance (The Masque of Oberon)
A Ferrabosco II: The Solemn Rites are Well Begun
Johnson: The First of the Princes
The Musicians of the Globe
Philip Pickett (director)
PHILIPS 4462172 t16-18

Thomas Lupo: Ardo, SÃ¬ (1st part); Ardi et Gela (2nd part)
The English Fantasy
ASV CD GAU 149, Trs 1-2

Campion: All Looks be Pale
Michael Chance (countertenor)
Nigel North (lute)
LINN CKD105, Tr 11

Coperario: Suite No 12 in D minor
Le Concert Francais
ASTRÃE AUVIDIS E8504, Trs 22-24

Alfonso Ferrabosco II: Four-note Pavan				
Connor Burrowes (treble)
Amsterdam Loeki Stardust Quartet
CHANNEL CLASSICS CCS 9196, Tr 18.

Donald Macleod explores the music of James' era through five key points in his reign

Donald Macleod explores the music and musicians of James' time through five key moments in his reign

Composer of the Week:Court of James I/VI

3/5. The Prince's Tunes. Donald Macleod presents a gala for the arrival of James's male heir Prince Henry. Johnson Courant Anthony Rooley Tallis Sing and Glorify 
The Sixteen, director Harry Christophers Ferrabosco II Dovehouse Pavan; Almaine Hesperion XXI, director Jordi Savall Johnson The Fairies' Dance 
Ferrabosco II The Solemn Rites Are Well Begun Johnson The First of the Princes 
Musicians of the Globe, director Philip Pickett Lupo Ardo, Si;ArdietGela English Fantasy Campion All Looks Be Pale Michael Chance (counter-tenor), Nigel North (lute) 
CoperarloSu/fe No 12 in D minor Le Concert Français Ferrabosco II Four-Note Pavan Connor Burrowes (treble), Amsterdam Loeki Stardust Quartet 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

Afternoon Concert: 09/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, 09/04/2008

The Lunchtime Concert features a performance of works on a naval theme.

1.00pm Lunchtime Concert: Leeds Lieder+: Hearing Pictures 2. A performance of works with a naval theme. 2.00pm British Symphony Series: Vaughan Williams. Featuring Symphony No 3.

Introduced by Louise Fryer  
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert 
The second of this week's highlights from the Leeds Lieder+ series in the Clothworkers Centenary Hall, University of Leeds, explores how poets and composers have portrayed the sea. 
Elizabeth Watts (soprano), Hakan Ekenas (baritone), Roger Vignoles (piano) 
2.00 British Symphony Series 
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) 
Bartok, arr Willner Romanian Folk Dances 
BBC Concert Orchestra, conductor Robert Ziegler Vaughan Williams Mass in G 
BBC Singers, conductor Dominic Wheeler Copland Organ Symphony 
David Goode , BBCNOW, conductor Mark Stringer Vaughan Williams On Wenlock Edge James Gilchrist (tenor), BBC NOW, conductor Tadaaki Otkai 
Schoenberg Five Orchestral Pieces BBCSO, conductor Oliver Knussen ElgarCetfo Concerto 
Jian Wang , BBCSO, conductor Jiri Belohlavek Vaughan Williams Pastoral Symphony (Symphony No 3) 
Camilla Roberts (soprano), BBCNOW/James Judd

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: 09/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - In Tune, 09/04/2008

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

In Tune Presented by Petroc Trelawny.

Performance on 3

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

Performance on 3: 09/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Performance on 3, 09/04/2008

Japanese pianist Mitsuko Uchida, performs works by Schubert, Kurtag and Schumann.

Suzy Klein presents a recital given by Japanese pianist Mitsuko Uchida, Schubert: Piano Sonata in C minor. Kurtag: Jatekok (excerpts), Schumann: Etudes symphoniques.

Suzy Klein presents a recital given at the Royal Festival Hall. 
MitsukoUchida (piano) 
Schubert Piano Sonata in C minor, D958 
Gyorgy Kurtag Jatekok (excerpts), interspersed with keyboard pieces by Bach 
Schumann Etudes Symphoniques, Op 13

Composer of the Week: Court of James I/VI

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: 09/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Night Waves, 09/04/2008

A special interview with poet and dramatist Tony Harrison.

Philip Dodd presents a special programme devoted entirely to an interview with one of Britain's foremost poets and dramatists, Tony Harrison.

The poet Tony Harrison talks to Philip Dodd.

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: 09/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Artist Focus, 09/04/2008

Featuring Pianist/conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy. The programme includes Strauss's Don Juan.

With Suzy Klein. Featuring the work of pianist and conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy in a programme that includes Richard Strauss's Don Juan.

Suzy Klein celebrates the work of Ashkenazy; music includes Strauss's Don Juan , Op 20.

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: Greek and Latin Voices (Herodotus)

The Essay: Greek and Latin Voices (Herodotus): Episode 3

Greek and Latin Voices (Herodotus)

BBC Radio 3 - The Essay, Greek and Latin Voices (Herodotus), Episode 3Close menu

Emily Greenwood looks at the lasting appeal of Herodotus's work and his use to journalism.

Greek and Latin Voices: Series on the Greek historian Herodotus. 3/4. Emily Greenwood looks at the lasting appeal of Herodotus's work and his use to travel writing and journalism.

The Essay: Greek and Latin Voices (Herodotus)

A series examining the culture that underpins Western civilisation, focusing on Herodotus

A series examining the culture that underpins Western civilisation, focusing on the Greek historian Herodotus, author of The Histories

Greek and Latin Voices 
Professor Emily Greenwood discusses Herodotus.

Late Junction

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

Late Junction: 09/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Late Junction, 09/04/2008

Including Japanese singer UA and works by Gershwin arranged by Michael Finnissy.

Fiona Talkington presents an eclectic mix of music, including Japanese singer UA, Gershwin arranged by Michael Finnissy, Paddy McAloon's project I Trawl the Megahertz.

Fiona Talkington introduces music including Gershwin arrangements by Michael Finnissy.

Through the Night: 10/04/2008

10/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night, 10/04/2008

Jonathan Swain introduces works by Franck, Dutilleux, Mozart, Rodrigo, Faure and Wagner.

Including 1.00 Franck, Dutilleux, Mozart. 3.00 Chadwick, Rodrigo, Strauss. 5.00 Saint-Saens, Faure, Rota, Liszt.

With Jonathan Swain. 
Franck Grande Pièce Symphonique in F Sharp minor, Op 17; Fantasie in C, Op 16; Final in B Flat. Op 21 1.53 Eklund Variations and Fugue onathemebyStenCarlberg 2X)8 Jongen Elégie Nocturnale, Op 95 No 12.20 Anon Que por al Non Devess' Om (Cantigas de Santa Maria) 2.28 Henri Dutllleux Metaboles 2.45 Mozart Piano Sonata No 12 in F, K332 
3.00 Chadwick Symphony No 2 in B flat 3.38 Stanley Voluntary in D, Op 5 No 5 3.42 Rodrigo Three Spanish 
Compositions 3.55 Colby Ragtime Travesty on II Trovatore 
3.58 Anon Zappay 3.59 Soler Fandango in D minor, 
R146 4.11 Andriessen Sonnet No 43 (When Most I Wink) 
4.19 Berlioz Overture: Le Carnival Romain 4.28 Nielsen Chaconne, Op 32 4.37 Faur* Nell, Op 18 No 1 4.40 Wagner/ Humperdinck Good Friday Music (Parsifal) 450 J Strauss (son) Waltz: Rosen aus dem Suden, Op 388 5.00 Saint-Saens Morceau de Concert in G, Op 154 5.14 Faurt Nocturne No 1 in E flat minor, Op 33 No 15.23 Vivaldi Concerto in G minor, RV577 5.33 Wlllaert Pater Noster 
5.37 Böhm Vater unser im Himmelreich 5.42 Dvorak Carnival Overture 5.52 Suk Un Poco Triste, Op 17 No 3 
5.56 Frescobaldi Canzon Quinta a4 (Canzoni da Sonare) 
6.00 Hindemith Trauermusik 6.08 Rota Bassoon Concerto 6.27 Hacomplaynt Salve Regina a5 (Eton 
Choirbook) 6.39 Liszt St Francis's Sermon to the Birds (Two Legends) 6.51 Stradella Ouando Mai vi Stancherete

Jonathan Swain continues the programme with music by Andriessen, Berlioz, Nielsen, Faure, Wagner and J Strauss.

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