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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

22/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night, Through the Night

John Shea concludes the programme with music, including Vivaldi, Kerle, Franck, Grainger, Albinoni, Szymanowski, Korngold, Schubert, Scarlatti, Tallis, Vaughan Williams and Cambini.

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: 22/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Breakfast, 22/04/2008

Including music by Faure, Rachmaninov, Monteverdi, Bach, Beethoven and Stravinsky.

Including Faure: Apres un reve. Rachmaninov: Vocalise. Monteverdi: Beatus vir. Bach: Sonata No 1 in G. Beethoven: Fur Elise. Stravinsky: Fireworks.

Sara Mohr-Pietsch

Music includes: 
7.00-8.30: FaureApres un Rêve 
Steven Doane (cello), Barry Snyder (piano) Rachmaninov Vocalise , Op 34 No 14 BBC NOW, conductor Tadaaki Otaka 
Monteverdi Beatus WrThe King's Consort Choir, the King's Consort, conductor Robert King 
8.30-10.00: Bach Cello Sonata in G, BWV1027 Mischa Maisky , Martha Argerich (piano) Beethoven FurElise Alfred Brendel (piano) 
Stravinsky Fireworks Chicago SO/Pierre Boulez

Classical Collection

Programme presenting a sequence of great music in classic recordings

Classical Collection: 22/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Classical Collection, 22/04/2008

Sarah Walker introduces works by Poulenc, Ponce, Dowland, Puccini and Bruckner.

Including Poulenc: Concerto for two pianos. Ponce: Sonata Meridional. Dowland: All ye whom love; Shall I sue; Come, heavy sleep. Puccini: Manon Lescaut (Act 4, conclusion).

With Sarah Walker. 
Poulenc Concerto for two pianos Katia and Marielle Labeque , Boston SO, conductor Seiji Ozawa 
10.22 Ponce Sonata Meridional Andres Segovia (guitar) 
10.31 Dowland All Ye Whom Love; Shall I Sue; Come, Heavy Sleep Emma Kirkby (soprano), William Hite (tenor), Deller Consort 
10.44 Puccini Manon Lescaut (Act4, conclusion)  
Philharmonia, conductor Giuseppe Sinopoli 
11.03 Bruckner Symphony No 3 in D minor 
Cleveland Orchestra, conductor George Szell

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: Antonio Vivaldi

Composer of the Week: Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741): Episode 2

Episode 2

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), Episode 2

An examination of the claim that Vivaldi merely rewrote the same concerto many times over.

Donald Macleod examines the claim that Vivaldi did not write hundreds of different concertos, but actually wrote the same concerto many times over.

Donald Macleod considers whether there is truth in the claim, once made by the Italian composer Luigi Dallapiccola, that Vivaldi did not write hundreds of different concertos, but actually wrote the same concerto many times over.

Concerto in C for two trumpets, strings and basso continuo, RV 537
Gabriele Cassone, Luca Marzana (trumpets)
Zefiro
Alfredo Bernardini (conductor)
naive E 8679, Trs 1-3

Concerto in A for for strings, RV 158
Collegium Musicum 90
Simon Standage (conductor)
Chaconne CHAN 0867, Trs 1-3

Concerto in F for recorder, oboe, violin, bassoon and basso continuo, RV 98 (La tempesta di mare)
Michael Schneider (recorder)
Hans-Peter Westermann (oboe)
Mary Utiger (violin)
Michael McCraw (bassoon)
Rainer Zipperling (cello)
Harald Hoeren (harpsichord)
Deutsche Harmonia Mundi RD77156, Trs 4-6

Concerto in B minor for four violins, cello, strings and basso continuo, RV 580
John Holloway, Monica Huggett, Catherine Mackintosh, Elizabeth Wilcock (violin)
Susan Sheppard (cello)
Academy of Ancient Music
Christopher Hogwood (conductor)
L'Oiseau-Lyre 410 553-2, Tr 2

Concerto in E flat for bassoon, strings and continuo, RV 483
Klaus Thunemann (bassoon)
I Musici
Philips 416 355-2, Trs 7-9

Concerto in C for violin, two string orchestras and basso continuo, RV 581 (Per la santissima assontione di Maria Vergine)
Antonio de Secondi (violin)
Concerto Italiano
Rinaldo Alessandrini (conductor)
naive/Opus 111 OP 30383, Trs 26-28.

Composer of the Week: Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

Donald Macleod explores Vivaldi's large and little-heard musical catalogue

Donald Macleod explores Vivaldi's large and little-heard musical catalogue, revealing an energetic and diverse composer

Composer of the Week: Vivaldi

2/5. With Donald Macleod. 
Concerto in C for two trumpets, RV537 
Gabriele Cassone , Luca Marzana , Zef iro/Alfredo Bernardini String Concerto in A, RV158 
Collegium Musicum 90, conductor Simon Standage Concerto in F, RV98 (La Tempesta di Mare) Michael Schneider (recorder), 
Hans-Peter Westermann (oboe) Mary Utiger (violin), Michael McCraw (bassoon), Rainer Zipperling (cello), Harald Hoeren (harpsichord) 
Concerto in B minor for four violins and cello, RV580 John Holloway , Monica Huggett , 
Catherine Mackintosh and Elizabeth Wilcock (violins), Susan Sheppard (cello), Academy of Ancient Music, conductor Christopher Hogwood Bassoon Concerto in E flat, RV483 Klaus Thunemann , I Musici 
Violin Concerto in C, RV581 (Per la Santissima Assontione di Maria Vergine ) 
Antonio de Secondi , Concerto Italiano, conductor Rinaldo Alessandrini 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: 22/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, 22/04/2008

The Lunchtime Concert features Joanna MacGregor performing works by Bach and Shostakovich.

1.00pm Lunchtime Concert: LSO St Luke's Bach Plus. Joanna MacGregor performs a concert pairing works by Bach and Shostakovich. 2.00pm St Petersburg: Featuring Tchaikovsky's Iolanta.

With Penny Gore. 
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert 
This week's concerts revisit the Bach Plus series given at LSO St Luke's in London in 2004. Today's recital by pianist Joanna MacGregor features 
Preludes and Fugues by Bach and Shostakovich. 
2.00 St Petersburg 
Rimsky-Korsakov Quintet in B flat 
Hye-Ri Yoon (flute), Charles Neidich (clarinet), 
Jung-Sun Kwak (bassoon), Young-Yul Kim (horn), Ludmila Berlinskaia (piano) 
Field Piano Concerto No 2 in A flat Alexander Melnikov , Concerto 
Kbln Tchaikovsky lofanta  
Toulouse Capitole Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Tugan Sokhiev 
Rachmaninov Piano Trio No 1 in G minor 
In-Kyung Sohn (violin), Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi (cello), Dae-Jin Kim (piano)

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: 22/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - In Tune, 22/04/2008

Featuring live music from the London Bridge Ensemble.

Sean Rafferty presents a selection of music and guests from the music world. With live music from the London Bridge Ensemble and Danish choreographer Kim Brandstrup in conversation.

In Tune Presented by Sean Rafferty.

Performance on 3

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

Performance on 3: 22/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Performance on 3, 22/04/2008

Tom Service presents a concert with music by Strauss, Hindemith, Stravinsky and Weill.

Tom Service presents a concert by the BBC Philharmonic, with jazz-influenced music by European composers. HK Gruber: Charivari. Hindemith: Ragtime. Weill: Threepenny Opera Suite.

Tom Service introduces a concert given at Sheffield City Hall. 
BBC Philharmonic, conductor HK Gruber Strauss Perpetuum Mobile HK Gruber Charivari Hindemith Ragtime 
Stravinsky Scherzo a la Russe 
Weill Suite: The Threepenny Opera 
Anthell A Jazz Symphony (1955 revised version) Stravinsky Tango Weill Symphony No

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: 22/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Night Waves, 22/04/2008

Bill Emmott considers Japan's role in the newly emerging world order.

Isabel Hilton is joined by former editor of The Economist Bill Emmott to consider Japan's role alongside China and India in a newly emerging world order.

Isabel Hilton is joined by economist Bill Emmott to consider Japan's role in the emerging world order.

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: 22/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Artist Focus, 22/04/2008

With soprano Natalie Dessay performing the title role in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor.

With Tom Service. The featured artist is soprano Natalie Dessay and the programme includes, among others, her performance in the title role in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor.

Tom Service introduces excerpts from French soprano Natalie Dessay 's performance in the title role of Donizetti's opera Lucie de Lammermoor.

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: Raising My Voice

The Essay: Raising My Voice: Episode 2

Raising My Voice

BBC Radio 3 - The Essay, Raising My Voice, Episode 2Close menu

Christopher Danes, a writer and manic depressive, reflects on the impact of his illness.

Raising My Voice: Series exploring mental health and creativity. 2/4: Christopher Danes, writer and manic depressive, reflects on the public and personal impact of his illness.

The Essay: Raising My Voice

Four artists consider the impact of mental health problems on their creativity

Four artists working in a variety of fields consider the impact of mental health problems on their creativity

Raising My Voice 
2/4. Four artists working in a variety of fields consider the impact on their creativity of challenging mental health problems.

Late Junction

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

Late Junction: 22/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Late Junction, 22/04/2008

With a Hungarian gypsy band, a rumba from Uganda, a Baptist hymn and songs of urban angst.

Verity Sharp presents an eclectic musical selection, with a Hungarian gypsy band, a rumba from Uganda, a Baptist hymn and songs of urban angst by Berlin-based Antje Greie-Fuchs.

Verity Sharp presents an eclectic musical selection, including a Hungarian Gypsy band.

Through the Night: 23/04/2008

23/04/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night, 23/04/2008

John Shea introduces works by Scarlatti, Ravel, Dvorak, Bruch, Haydn, Debussy and Schumann

Including 1.00 Scarlatti, Ravel, Berlioz. 3.09 Bruch, Janacek, Mozart. 5.00 Gabrieli, Debussy, Schumann.

With John Shea. 
D Scartatti Sonata in E, Kk380 1.06 Ravel Noctuelles (Miroirs) 1.12 D Scarlatti Sonata in A, Kk3 1.14 Ravel 
Oiseaux Tristes (Miroirs) 1.18 D Scarlatti Sonata in F minor, Kk4811.25 Ravel Une Barque sur l'Océan (Miroirs) 1.33 D Scarlatti Sonata in C.Kk514 1.36 Ravel Alborado del Gracioso (Miroirs) 1.42 D Scarlatti Sonata in D minor, Kk141 1.47 Ravel La Vallée des Cloches (Miroirs) 1.52 D Scarlatti Sonata in E, Kk380 1.56 Rameau Les Sauvages (Suite in A) 1.59 Dvorak Concert Overture: Othello 2.15 Berlioz Romeo et Juliette - Symphonie Dramatique 3.09 Bruch Violin Concerto No I in G minor 3.34 Haydn Divertimento in C, HIV1 3.43 
Janacek Mladi 4.03 Debussy, orch Luc Brewaeys Two Preludes 4.10 Ockeghem Salve Regina 4.21 Buxtehude Prelude and Fugue and Chaconne in C, Bux WV137 4.27 Mozart Horn Concerto No 2 in E flat, K417 4.41 Nicolai Overture: The Merry Wives of Windsor 4.51 Wieniawskl Legende , Op 175.00 Gabrieli Sonata Pian'e e Forte 5.04 Ravel Trois Chansons 5.11 Delius, arr Beecham The Walk to the Paradise Garden 5.22 Svendsen Romeo and Juliet 
5.36 Bach Oboe Concerto in G minor 5.46 Debussy Cello Sonata 5.58 Walton Death ofFalstaff; Touch Her Soft 
Lips and Part 6.03 Vaughan Williams Three Shakespeare Songs 6.09 Grainger Hill-Song No 16.23 Schubert Two Lieder 6.30 Schumann String Quartet in A, Op 41 No 3

John Shea continues the programme with music by Debussy, Ockeghem, Buxtehude, Mozart, Nicolai and Wieniawski.

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