Rob Cowan shares his musical enthusiasms, including dances by Wagner and Bizet, Schumann's Kinderszenen and Copland's Clarinet Concerto. Show more
James Jolly presents foreign musicians in a collection of British works including Elgar's Piano Quintet, plus Peter Schreier sings Beethoven's An die ferne Geliebte. Show more
Donald Macleod introduces an opera based on Arthurian legend, a piano piece inspired by the countryside around Granada, an orchestral work evoking Spanish fiesta. Show more
In the 3rd of this week's series of violin recitals from The Sage Gateshead, Augustin Hadelich joins pianist Charles Wood to perform music by Beethoven, Debussy and Stravinsky. Show more
Today's programme begins with Chabrier's comic opera L'Étoile - filled with glorious melody. Then there's Debussy piano music in orchestral dress - and a notorious Bolero! Show more
Presented by Sean Rafferty. With a selection of music and guests from the music world. Show more
Presented by Petroc Trelawny. Bass-baritone Juha Uusitalo joins the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sakari Oramo, in Wagner highlights and Nielsen's Symphony No 5. Show more
Night Waves
Downton Abbey, the Limits of Science, Krapp's Last Tape, Serge Diaghilev
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 3Available for over a year
Presented by Anne McElvoy. With the period drama Downton Abbey, a debate on the limits of scientific discovery, Michael Gambon in Krapp's Last Tape and Diaghilev's Ballets Russes. Show more
Donald Macleod introduces an opera based on Arthurian legend, a piano piece inspired by the countryside around Granada, an orchestral work evoking Spanish fiesta. Show more
The Downs have often prompted dreams of flight. Robert Macfarlane Robert re-imagines the life of artist Eric Ravilious, who was fascinated by the 'pure design' of the South Downs. Show more
Fiona Talkington presents a diverse mix of musical styles, including Swedish folk tunes on the nyckelharpa and organ, and a tribute to Georgian composer Giya Kancheli. Show more
John Shea presents part 2 of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin recorded at the Royal Opera House. The cast includes Amanda Roocroft and Dmitri Hvorostovsky. Show more
