Sara Mohr-Pietsch's selection includes Bizet's Carmen Suite, the Waltz from Tchaikovsky's ballet Sleeping Beauty, and Handel's aria Ombra mai fu from his opera Serse. Show more
With James Jolly. Berwald: Overture (Estrella de Soria). Mozart: Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail (excerpt). Chopin: Polonaise in F sharp minor, Op 44. Schubert: Symphony No 4. Show more
Donald Macleod surveys Geminiani's early life, from his time in Lucca, where he was born, to arrival in London, and tuition with Corelli and Alessandro Scarlatti. Show more
From the Wigmore Hall in London, Sarah Walker introduces a recital by violinist James Ehnes and pianist Andrew Armstrong. Debussy: Sonata in G minor. Bartok: Sonata No 1, Sz 75. Show more
Music from the Berlin Philharmonic and from 2010's Lucerne Festival. Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No 1; Piano Concerto in A minor. Sibelius: Pelleas et Melisande Suite. Plus Sibelius. Show more
Sean Rafferty presents a selection of music and guests from the arts world. Show more
Andre de Ridder leads sinfonia ViVA in works including a new commission. Schumann: Zwickau Symphony in G minor. Meredith: Four Tributes to 4am (premiere). Beethoven: Symphony No 6. Show more
Philip Dodd presents an extended conversation with television mogul Michael Grade about his life and career. Show more
Donald Macleod surveys Geminiani's early life, from his time in Lucca, where he was born, to arrival in London, and tuition with Corelli and Alessandro Scarlatti. Show more
The Essay
The Life Cycle of a Fictional Character - An Alternative History of the Novel
Episode 1: The World
15 minutes on BBC Radio 3
Available for over a year
Critic James Wood explores the novelistic technique of having characters walking along modern city streets. Show more
Jez Nelson presents a concert by guitarist Phil Robson and the IMS Quintet, featuring Mark Turner (sax), Michael Janisch (bass)Gareth Lockrane (flute) and Ernesto Simpson (drums). Show more
Susan Sharpe presents the Tercea Quartet performing Haydn and Beethoven. Show more