Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical Breakfast show, including the first of Ibert's Trois pièces brèves and Elgar's Chanson de matin. Show more
With Sarah Walker. Including Artist of the Week: Ivan Fischer: Dvorak: Prague Waltzes. Kodaly: Hary Janos Suite; Essential Choice: Strauss: Ein Heldenleben. Show more
Donald Macleod reveals how Nielsen's operas Saul og David and Maskarade reveal little of the difficulties that the composer faced, bothe personally and professionally. Show more
Sean Rafferty presents concert highlights from the 2011 West Cork Chamber Music Festival, including Brett Dean's Voices of Angels and Mozart's String Quintet in D, K593. Show more
Katie Derham presents a new Vienna State Opera production of Janacek's Katya Kabanova, a portrait of a young woman trapped in a stifling marriage. Show more
Presented by Sean Rafferty, with live performances from guitarist and vocalist Sam Carter, pianist Evelina Puzaite and classical accordion player Ksenija Sidorova. Show more
Donald Macleod reveals how Nielsen's operas Saul og David and Maskarade reveal little of the difficulties that the composer faced, bothe personally and professionally. Show more
Catherine Bott presents choral ensemble The Sixteen in its Three Choirs Festival debut, with a performance of music from the Orthodox tradition given at Worcester Cathedral. Show more
In a panel discussion, Philip Dodd is joined by guests including New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman to ask whether we are witnessing the end of America as a superpower. Show more
Poet and critic Craig Raine traces the writing style of Nobel Prize-winning novelist William Golding, focusing on his 1964 novel The Spire. Show more
Max Reinhardt presents music new and old, plus a special session featuring kora player Tunde Jegede, saxophonist Finn Peters and Yazid Fentazi on oud. Show more
John Shea's selection includes a recital of French music performed by violinist Janine Jansen. Show more