Suzy Klein presents music to discover, rediscover and lift the spirits.
Iain Burnside explores the musical life of Paris, including its musicians, concert halls, theatres and churches. Featuring works by Machaut, Messiaen, Ravel and Rameau. Show more
Michael Berkeley's guest is potter and writer Edmund de Waal, whose choices includes sacred music by Orlando Gibbons, Bach and Gesualdo, plus Adams, Eno, Mozart and Britten. Show more
Catherine Bott talks to Gary Cooper about the role of the continuo, from its early beginnings around the turn of the 17th century, up to vocal and instrumental music by Bach. Show more
Chi-chi Nwanoku introduces Radio 3 listeners' requests, including one from percussionist Nicholas Ormrod. Music includes works by Rossini, Sullivan, Brahms and Cimarosa. Show more
From Arundel Cathedral with the Royal School of Church Music Millennium Youth Choir. Show more
Catherine Bott is joined by biographer and musicologist David Cairns to explore the nuances in Berlioz's song cycle Les nuits d'ete. Takuo Yuasa conducts the Ulster Orchestra. Show more
Aled Jones and guests Sarah Baldock, Iain Farrington and Jeffrey Howard discuss the role of the accompanist, a pivotal position in the choral team. Show more
By Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. Don Fabrizio, a member of the old Italian aristocracy, contemplates his obsolescence amid the social changes of the Risorgimento. Show more
Norman Lebrecht talks to Stephen Hough, one of the most popular pianists working today. He discusses his repertoire, his early life, as well as the importance of religion. Show more
Texts and music inspired by painting, with readings from Alex Jennings and Carolyn Pickles. Includes Browning and Forster, plus Rorem, Debussy and Respighi. Show more
Julian Joseph presents part of a concert given at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London as a special tribute to trumpeter, band leader, composer and teacher Ian Carr. Show more
Jonathan Swain presents music by Cornago, Gombert, Mozart, Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, Blacher, Fesch, Faure, JM Haydn, Handel, Stainov, Ravel, Moniusko, Zelenka, Milhaud and Strauss. Show more