Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents music including a choral anthem by Purcell, one of von Suppe's overtures, the Borodin Quartet performing Haydn and Margaret Price singing Schubert. Show more
With James Jolly. Beethoven: Egmont Overture. Brahms: Ballade in B, Op 10 No 4. Myaskovsky: Serenade in E flat, Op 32 No 1. Handel: Chandos Anthem No 7. Kodaly: Hary Janos Suite. Show more
Composer of the Week
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975): Young Dmitri...and Friends
Episode 1: Nikolai Roslavets
1 hour
on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod explores Shostakovich's very earliest years, presenting a work written when the composer was 13. Plus the work of a contemporary - Nikolai Roslavets. Show more
In a concert from London's Wigmore Hall, soprano Elizabeth Watts and pianist Roger Vignoles perform a programme of English music, from Britten, Purcell and Gurney. Show more
With Louise Fryer. Holst: Japanese Suite. McCabe: The Last and Greatest Herald. Dvorak: Symphony No 9. Ives: Symphony No 2. Holst: Beni Mora. McCabe: The Lily-White Rose. Show more
In Tune
31/01/2011 Venezuelan Brass Ensemble, Tribute to John Barry and Margaret Price
2 hours
on BBC Radio 3
Presented by Sean Rafferty. With a performance and conversation from members of the Venezuelan Brass Ensemble, plus tributes to composer John Barry and soprano Margaret Price. Show more
Concert with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra under Yan Pascal Tortelier. Strauss: Dreaming by the Fireside. Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto. Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (excerpts). Show more
Night Waves
India, Boardwalk Empire, Children's Hour, Stefan Collini
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 3Available for over a year
Rana Mitter debates whether the West understands the emerging power of India, reviews new HBO drama Boardwalk Empire, and asks do we take offence too easily? Show more
Composer of the Week
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975): Young Dmitri...and Friends
Episode 1: Nikolai Roslavets
1 hour
on BBC Radio 3Donald Macleod explores Shostakovich's very earliest years, presenting a work written when the composer was 13. Plus the work of a contemporary - Nikolai Roslavets. Show more
Poet and writer Ruth Padel investigates how our reactions to deer have been subconsciously shaped by centuries of folklore, literature and biology. Show more
Jez Nelson presents the Orchestre National de Jazz playing in concert with drummer/composer John Hollenbeck of the Claudia Quartet. Plus a debate about a possible UK jazz orchestra. Show more
Jonathan Swain presents rarities, archive and concert recordings from Europe's leading broadcasters. Show more
