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Breakfast

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

Breakfast: Martin Handley

18/05/2008

Martin Handley

BBC Radio 3 - Breakfast, Martin Handley

Includes Chopin's Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante and Variations Brillantes

Part of a weekend of Chopin's complete works. Including Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante; Variations Brillantes; Funeral March (Piano Sonata No 2).

As part of Radio 3's landmark weekend of Chopin's complete works, Martin selects works by composers inspired by Chopin as well as ones he wrote.

Chopin: Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante, Op 22
Eldar Nebolsin (piano)
Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Vladimir Ashkenazy (conductor)

Chopin: Variations Brillantes, Op 12
Peter Katin (piano)

Chopin, orch. Elgar: Funeral March (Piano Sonata No 2, Op 35)
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Adrian Boult (conductor)

Chopin, transcr. Liszt: Prelude No 9, Op 28
Stefan Johannes Bleicher (organ)

Chopin: Sonata No 1, Op 4
Igor Tchetuev (piano)

Glazunov: Chopiniana, Op 46
Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Vladimir Askenazy (conductor).

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The Chopin Experience: Martin Handley

Martin Handley continues Radio 3's weekend of Chopin's complete works. His selection includes a few surprises by composers inspired by the Polish maestro. Chopin Andante Spianato et Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op 22 
Eidar Nebolsin (piano), Deutsches Symphonie -
Orchester Berlin, conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy Variations Brillantes, Op 12 Peter Katin (piano) 
Chopin, orch Elgar Funera / March (Piano Sonata No in B flat minor, Op35) LPO, conductor Adrian Boult Chopin, transcr Liszt Prelude No 9, Op 28 Stefan Johannes Bleicher (organ) 
Chopin Piano Sonata No I in C minor, Op 4 Igor Tchetuev (piano) 
Glazunov Chopiniana , Op 46 Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, conductor Vladimir Askenazy Producer James Parkin

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: Iain Burnside

BBC Radio 3 - Sunday Morning, Iain Burnside

Iain talks to pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet about Chopin's pianistic influence on Paris.

Iain talks to Jean-Yves Thibaudet about Chopin's influence on Paris, and listens to music by some of the best performers who have emerged from that tradition.

Iain visits Paris in search of Chopin's musical legacy and considers his significance in the evolution of French piano playing. He visits some of the places associated with the Chopin, and talks to Jean-Yves Thibaudet, probably the greatest pianist living in Paris today.

Fantaisie brillante on Polish Airs in A, Op 13
Idil Biret (piano)
Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra
Robert Stankovsky (conductor)

Grande Valse Brillante, Op 18
Jean-Yves Thibaudet (piano)

Cello Sonata in G minor, Op 65 (excerpt)
Pierre Fournier (cello)
Jean Fonda (piano)

Waltz, Op 34 No 3
Jean-Marc Luisada (piano)

Etude, Op 25 No 2
Francis Plante (piano)

Waltz, Op 69 No 1
Dinu Lipatti (piano)

Prelude in C sharp minor, Op 45
Vlado Perlemuter (piano)

Ma cherie (Chants Polonais, Op 74 No 12)
Alfred Cortot (piano).

The Chopin Experience: lain Burnside

lain Burnside travels to Paris to discuss Chopin's pianistic influence on that city with Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Producer Lyndon Jones 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: Private Passions

BBC Radio 3 - Private Passions, Private Passions

A Chopin archive selection, with jazz bassist Charlie Haden on the Etudes.

Michael Berkeley presents a Chopin archive selection, including jazz bassist Charlie Haden on the Etudes and scholar Edward Said on the Impromptu, Op 36.

As part of Radio 3's Chopin Experience, Michael Berkeley draws on the programme's archives for a selection of Chopin pieces chosen by previous guests.

They include psychiatrist Anthony Storr and jazz bassist Charlie Haden on the Etudes; the late writer and scholar Edward Said on the Impromptu, Op 36; and journalist Anne Karpf on a Nocturne played by her mother Natalia. 

Plus politician William Hague, writer Andre Brink and poet Anne Stevenson on a selection of Preludes, as well as actor Patrick Malahide on the G minor Ballade.

The Chopin Experience: Private Passions

Michael Berkeley reviews some of the Chopin pieces that have been chosen by previous guests on the programme.

The Chopin Experience

Featuring every note written by Fryderyk Chopin

The Chopin Experience: 18/05/2008

BBC Radio 3 - The Chopin Experience, 18/05/2008

An all-Chopin recital given by Russian-born pianist Nikolai Demidenko.

With Sarah Walker. Russian-born pianist Nikolai Demidenko in conversation, and he features in an all-Chopin recital given recently at London's Wigmore Hall. Includes 24 Preludes.

Presented by Sarah Walker.

With Russian-born pianist Nikolai Demidenko in conversation, and he features in an all-Chopin recital given in 2008 at London's Wigmore Hall.

Chopin: Barcarolle in F sharp, Op 60; Piano Sonata No 3 in B minor, Op 58; 24 Preludes, Op 28

Sarah visits the Mediterranean island of Majorca to try to unravel some of the legends that have grown up around Chopin's ill-fated winter holiday there in 1838-39 with his new lover, the famous French novelist George Sand. Featuring music he composed during his stay - including some of the Preludes and the Mazurka in E minor, Op 41, No 2.

Plus Sarah presents Chopin's Piano Concerto No 2, in F minor, Op 21, performed by Martha Argerich.

And The Chopin Moment: If you play the piano, now is the time to join with Sarah and listeners around the country and play some Chopin - whether at home, in the pub or even in the street!

In conversation with Russian-born pianist Nikolai Demidenko , Sarah Walker presents an all-Chopin recital given last month at London's Wigmore Hall. Nikolai Demidenko (piano) 
Barcarolle in F sharp, Op 60; Piano Sonata No 3 in B minor, Op 58; 24 Preludes, Op 28 
2.30 Sarah Walker visits the Mediterranean island of Majorca to unravel some of the legends that have grown up around Chopin's ill-fated winter holiday there in 1838-39 with George Sand. With music he composed during his stay, including some of the Preludes and the Mazurka in E minor, Op 41 No 2. 
3.15 Sarah Walker presents Chopin's Piano Concerto No 2 in F minor played by Martha Argerich. 
3.55 The Chopin Moment If you play the piano, now's the time to join Sarah Walker and listeners around the country and play some Chopin. Producer David Gallagher

Choral Evensong

Sung choral evening services from around the country

Choral Evensong: 18/05/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Choral Evensong, 18/05/2008

Live from the London Festival of Contemporary Church Music at St Pancras Church, London.

Live from the London Festival of Contemporary Church Music at St Pancras Church, London

Introit: Infunde lumen cordibus (Anthony Powers) Festival commission
Responses: Peter Nardone
Office Hymn: Father of heaven, whose love profound (Straker)
Psalms: 93, 94 (Christopher Batchelor)
First Lesson: Isaiah 6 vv1-8
St Pancras Canticles (Sebastian Forbes) Festival commission
Second Lesson: John 16 vv5-15
Anthem: Hymn to the Trinity (Gabriel Jackson)
Final Hymn: O Trinity of blessed light (Holborn)
Motet: Te lucis ante terminum (Christopher Batchelor)
Organ Voluntary: Free Fantasia on O Zion, haste and How firm a foundation (William Bolcom)

Assistant Organist: Timothy Wakerell
Director of Music: Christopher Batchelor.

Live on Trinity Sunday from the London 
Festival of Contemporary Church Music at St Pancras Church, London. Introit: Infunde 
Lumen Cordibus (Festival commission, Anthony Powers ). Responses: Peter Nardone. Office Hymn: Father of Heaven, Whose Love Profound (Straker). Psalms: 93 and 94 (Christopher Batchelor ). 
First Lesson: Isaiah 6, w1-8. St Pancras Canticles (Festival commission, Sebastian Forbes ). Second Lesson: John 16, vv5-15. Anthem: Hymn to the Trinity of Blessed Light (Holborn). Motet: 
Te Lucis ante Terminum (Christopher Batchelor ). Organ Voluntary: Free Fantasia on 0 Zion, Haste and How Firm a Foundation (
William Bolcom ). Assistant organist Timothy Wakerell. Director of music Christopher Batchelor.

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: The Chopin Ballades

The Chopin Ballades

BBC Radio 3 - Discovering Music, The Chopin Ballades

With Stephen Johnson and Cedric Tiberghien on Chopin's Four Ballades and literature.

With Stephen Johnson and Cedric Tiberghien on Chopin's Four Ballades and literature, and conductor Christopher Gayford on musical stucture.

Stephen Johnson is joined by pianist Cedric Tiberghien for an exploration of Chopin's Four Ballades and their possible hidden links to literature. And with conductor and researcher Christopher Gayford, Stephen looks at how we perceive musical stucture and the impact this has on our appreciation of Chopin's music.

The Chopin Experience: Discovering Music

Chopin Ballades 
With pianist Cedric Tiberghien , Stephen Johnson explores Chopin's Four Ballades and looks at their links to literature. And conductor Christopher Gayford talks about how we perceive musical structure and the impact this has on our appreciation Of Chopin's music. Producer Chris Wines

Looking at Chopin's tour of Britain, taken in the wake of his break-up with George Sand.

Rob Cowan and Tom Service look at Chopin's tour of Britain, taken in the wake of his break-up with George Sand, and during which he gave his last performances before his death.

Rob Cowan and Tom Service conclude The Chopin Experience as they follow Chopin's tour of Britain, taken in the wake of his traumatic break-up with his lover George Sand, and during which he gave his final performances before his death at the age of 39.

They explore the psychology of Chopin the man and the mythologising of his story that began even as he lay on his deathbed. At the end of the programme, Tom and Rob look back over the weekend and discuss listeners' reactions and emails.

Featuring performances of Chopin's Scherzo No 1, Op 20, Scherzo No 2, Op 31, Scherzo No 3, Op 39 and Scherzo No 4, Op 54, and Miranda Richardson reading extracts from the writtings of George Sand.

Rob Cowan and Tom Service follow Chopin's tour of Britain, taken in the wake of his break-up with George Sand , and where he gave his final performances before his death at the age of 39. They explore the psychology of Chopin the man and the mythologising of his story that began even as he lay on his deathbed. At the end of the evening, they look back over the whole Chopin Experience and discuss listeners' reactions and emails. Featuring performances of Chopin's Four Scherzi, and extracts from the writings of George Sand, read by Miranda Richardson. Producer Chris Taylor

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: Enter the Garden: Toru Takemitsu

22/04/2007

Enter the Garden: Toru Takemitsu

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Exploring the works of Japanese artist Toru Takemitsu.

An exploration of the music, philosophy and personality of Japanese artist Toru Takemitsu who found success in the West as a composer.

The composer Takemitsu's music, philosophy and personality are explored alongside his attraction to the metaphor of the garden - 'I design gardens with music', claimed Takemitsu, a Japanese artist who found success on the concert platforms of the West before returning to the cultural influences of his birthplace.

Including interviews with his daughter Maki, film directors Masahiro Shinoda and Peter Grilli, composer Dai Fujikura, conductor Oliver Knussen, pop musician David Sylvian, a gardener from the Hama Rikyu garden in Tokyo and a previously unheard interview with the composer himself, recorded in the early 1990s.

Sunday Feature:Enter the Garden - Toru Takemltsu

An impressionistic feature looking at the music, philosophy and personality of Toru Takemitsu 's music in relation to his attraction to the metaphor of the garden. Including interviews with his daughter Maki, film directors Masahiro Shinoda and Peter Grilli , composer Dai Fujikura , conductor 
Oliver Knussen , pop musician David Sylvian , and a gardener from the Hama Rikyu garden in Tokyo. Plus an interview with the composer recorded in the early 1990s. Producer Alan Hall

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: Flowers of Evil

Flowers of Evil

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Antony Sher reads from Baudelaire's poem Les fleurs du mal.

Antony Sher reads from Baudelaire's Les fleurs du mal, and Imogen Stubbs reads works by Shakespeare, Hardy, Pound and Eliot. With music from Takemitsu, Messiaen and Debussy.

The programme explores Baudelaire's Fleurs du mal, an expression of personal torment and the conflict between Catholic morals and debauchery in 19th-century Paris. Antony Sher reads from the texts, with Imogen Stubbs reading complementary works by Shakespeare, Thomas Hardy, Walt Whitman, Ezra Pound and TS Eliot. 

With the voice of Jean-Louis Barrault and music influenced by Baudelaire from Debussy, Duparc, Serge Gainsbourg and Diamanda Galas, as well as Takemitsu and Messiaen.

Flowers of Evil 
Anthony Sher reads from Les Fleurs du Mal, 
Baudelaire's great poetry collection that expresses his own personal torment. And Imogen Stubbs reads complementary texts by Shakespeare, 
Thomas Hardy , Joseph Roth , Walt Whitman , Ezra Pound and TS Eliot. Plus music by Takemitsu, 
Tallis and Messiaen. EMAIL: [address removed] for details of the music and verse heard in this programme, visit www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/wordsandmusic

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: 17/02/2007

17/02/2007

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, 17/02/2007

Andrew Manze charts the life of Italian violinist and composer Francesco Maria Veracini.

Andrew Manze charts the life and career of the 18th-century Italian violinist and composer Francesco Maria Veracini. Performers include Bergen Barokk and John Holloway.

Andrew Manze charts the life and career of the 18th-century Italian violinist and composer Francesco Maria Veracini. Performers include Bergen Barokk, John Holloway, Capriccio Stravagante and Musica Antiqua Koln.

The life of the Italian violinist and composer, Francesco Maria Veracini. Producer Les Pratt

Through the Night

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

Through the Night: 19/05/2008

19/05/2008

BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night, 19/05/2008

Susan Sharpe presents works by Debussy, Berlioz, Mozart, Schubert, Stravinsky and Vivaldi.

Susan Sharpe introduces music, including Debussy, Ravel, Berlioz, Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Moscheles, Milhaud, Reger, Liszt, Chopin, Suk, Bartok, Zemzaris and Stravinsky.

With Susan Sharpe.

Including:

Debussy, Claude (1862-1918): Printemps - symphonic suite (1887, re-orch 1912)
Ravel, Maurice (1875-1937): La valse - choreographic poem
Berlioz, Hector (1803-1869): Symphonie fantastique
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791): Litaniae Lauretanae, K195
Schubert, Franz (1797-1828): Sonata in D, Op 53
Benoit, Peter (1834-1901), orch Lodewijk Mortelmans: Tale in F
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856): Piano Quartet in E flat, Op 47
Moscheles, Ignaz (1794-1870): La gaite - Rondo brillant in A pour le piano forte, Op 85
Morata, Gines de (16th century): Pues que no puedo olvidarte
Anon (16th century): Aquella voz de Cristo
Mudarra, Alonso (c.1510-1580): Claros y frescos rios
Milhaud, Darius (1892-1974), arr Timothy Kain: Scaramouche
Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon (1562-1621): Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ
Reger, Max (1873-1916): Motet: Ach Herr, strafe mich nicht, Op 110 No 2
Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750): Fugue in G minor, BWV 1000
Liszt, Franz (1811-1886): Orpheus - Symphonic poem
Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957): Oi lempi, sun valtas aareton on (O Love), Op 23 No 7; Rakastava (The Lover), Op 14
Chopin, Fryderyk (1810-1849): Scherzo No 2 in B flat, Op 31
Suk, Josef (1874-1935): Fantastic scherzo for orchestra, Op 25
Bartok, Bela (1881-1945): String Quartet No 5 (3rd mvt - scherzo)
Prokofiev, Sergey (1891-1953): Scherzo
Zemzaris, Imants (b 1951): The Melancolic Valse, arr for violin and piano (Marvel Pieces)
Stravinsky, Igor (1882-1971): Orpheus - ballet in three scenes
Beethoven, Ludvig van (1770-1827): Sonata No 12 in A flat, Op 26
Vivaldi, Antonio (1678-1741): Sonata a quattro in C for 2 oboes, bassoon and continuo.

Presented by Susan Sharpe.

Debussy Printemps; Ravel La Valse; Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique

2.25 Mozart Litaniae Lauretanae, K195

2.52 Schubert Piano Sonata in D, D850

3.30 Benort, orch Mortelmans Tale in F

3.33 Schumann Piano Quartet in E flat, Op 47

4.00 Moscheles Rondo Brillant in A, Op 85 (La Gaite)

4.09 Morata Pues Que No Puedo Olvidarte

4.12 Anon Aquella Voz de Cristo

4.17 Mudarra Claros y Frescos Rios

4.22 Milhaud, arr Kain Scaramouche

4.32 Sweelinck Allein Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ

4.36 Reger Ach Herr, strafe mich nicht, Op 110 No 2

4.53 Bach Fugue in G minor, BWVTOOO

5.00 Liszt Orpheus

5.11 Sibelius O Love, Op23 No 7

5.14 Sibelius The Lover, Op 14

5.21 Chopin Scherzo No 22 B B flat minor, Op 31

5.30 Suk Fantastic Scherzo, Op 25

5.45 Bartok Scherzo alia Bulgarese (String Quartet No 5)

5.50 Prokofiev Scherzo

5.53 Zemzaris The Melancholic Valse (Marvel Pieces)

6.00 Stravinsky Ballet Orpheus

6.28 Beethoven Piano Sonata in A flat, Op 26

6.47 Vivaldi Sonata a Quattro in C, RV801

Through the Night; Through the Night

Through the Night: Through the Night

BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night, Through the Night

Susan Sharpe concludes the programme with music by Sweelinck, Reger, Bach, Liszt Sibelius, Chopin, Suk, Bartok, Prokofiev, Zemzaris, Stravinsky, Beethoven and Vivaldi.

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