Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show.
With Rob Cowan. Including Essential CD of the Week: Opera overtures conducted by Albert Wolff; Artists of the Week: the Guarneri Quartet; Essential Choice: Glazunov: The Sea, Op 28. Show more
Donald Macleod focuses on the music arising from Bach's visit to Frederick the Great in 1747, which took place at the request of the king himself. Show more
In a concert given at the 2012 Cheltenham Music Festival, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet concludes an exploration of Debussy's piano music with a set of virtuosic Preludes from Book 2. Show more
A Prom featuring Ryan Wigglesworth leading the BBC NOW. Elgar: In the South (Alassio). Wood: Piano Concerto. Ravel: Une barque sur l'ocean. Debussy: La cathedrale engloutie; La mer. Show more
Presented by Sean Rafferty. Including music from flautist James Galway ahead of an appearance at the BBC Proms, plus Scottish group Mr McFall's Chamber. Show more
Donald Macleod focuses on the music arising from Bach's visit to Frederick the Great in 1747, which took place at the request of the king himself. Show more
Johann Sebastian Bach's monumental Mass in B minor, performed by the English Concert, conductor Harry Bicket and a line-up of leading soloists. Show more
Danny Karlin, editor of the complete works of Robert Browning, stands up for one of the poet's least loved and least read poems: Sordello. Show more
The conclusion of Bach's monumental Mass in B minor, performed by the English Concert under Harry Bicket and a line-up of leading soloists. Show more
Richard Coles looks at the conflict between sexuality and gender identity, focusing on societies where gender identity rather than sexuality is key. Show more
Exploring how in 2,250 BC Cappadocia became the first state to guarantee the weight and purity of its silver ingots, creating the idea of international and cross-boundary standards. Show more
Fiona Talkington's varied selection includes more music from Radio 3's stage at the 2012 Latitude Festival, plus part of Stockhausen's Helicopter String Quartet. Show more
Jonathan Swain introduces a recital of music by Debussy, Schumann, Chopin and Grieg, featuring cellist Mischa Maisky and pianist Martha Argerich. Show more
