Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show.
With Sarah Walker, and in the week the Olympic games begin, her guest the sportsman and writer Ed Smith. Show more
Composer of the Week
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Episode 4: Beethoven's Music Becomes Politically Charged
1 hour on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod explores the Congress of Vienna, when the music of Beethoven becomes political. Show more
Violinist and Radio 3 New Generation Artist Alexandra Soumm plays works by Tartini, Milstein, Gluck, Saint-Saens at the 2012 City of London Festival. Show more
Daniel Barenboim conducts the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra. Another chance to second concert of their Proms Beethoven complete symphony cycle. Show more
In Tune
Les 24 Violons du Roy, Ashley Solomon, Christianne Stotijn, Julius Drake
2 hours on BBC Radio 3
Presented by Sean Rafferty. With live music from Les 24 Violons du Roy with Ashley Solomon, plus mezzo-soprano Christianne Stotijn and pianist Julius Drake. Show more
Composer of the Week
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Episode 4: Beethoven's Music Becomes Politically Charged
1 hour on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod explores the Congress of Vienna, when the music of Beethoven becomes political. Show more
Prom in which Ryan Wigglesworth conducts the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Elgar: In the South (Alassio). Hugh Wood: Piano Concerto (soloist: Joanna McGregor). Show more
Welsh writer Phil Carradice investigates the legend of a lost kingdom submerged beneath the waves of Cardigan Bay. Show more
Ryan Wigglesworth conducts the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Ravel: Une barque sur l'ocean. Debussy, orch. Henry Wood: La cathedrale engloutie. Debussy: La mer. Show more
Historian Adam Smith visits contemporary America to trace how the dividing lines of the Civil War are still visible beneath US politics 150 years on. Show more
Tom Service presents a Prom in which the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra perform Pierre Boulez's Le marteau sans maitre and Beethoven's Quintet for piano and wind. Show more
Scottish bands The Halton Quartet and Meursault; a women's choir from Zanzibar; music by trombonist Erik Johannessen and Richard Baker's Angelus. Fiona Talkington presents. Show more
Susan Sharpe presents quartets by Nielsen, Mozart and Shostakovich performed by the Young Danish String Quartet. Show more