Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show. With festival music and surprises, including the Breakfast Advent Calendar. Show more
With Sarah Walker. Including Essential CD of the Week: Smorgasbord - Mats Lidstrom (cello) and Bengt Forsberg (piano); Sarah's Essential Choice: Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No 2. Show more
Donald Macleod focuses on Delalande's seeking to impress Louis XIV in a competition and the progression of Marais's careers under the aegis of Lully. Show more
Music from the 2012 International Musicians Seminar in Cornwall: Schumann: Marchenbilder. Ades: Three Mazurkas, Op 27. Mozart: Piano Quartet in G minor, K478. Show more
Katie Derham with music from the BBC SSO. Maxwell Geddes: Ombre. Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez. Mozart: Adagio for Glass Harmonica; Symphony No 41. Plus Prokofiev and Beethoven. Show more
In Tune
Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble, Florian Boesch
2 hours
on BBC Radio 3
Sean Rafferty's guests include the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge and conductor Graham Ross as they prepare for their musical Christmas duties. They perform live in the studio. Show more
Donald Macleod focuses on Delalande's seeking to impress Louis XIV in a competition and the progression of Marais's careers under the aegis of Lully. Show more
Live from the Wigmore Hall in London, a concert featuring Joshua Bell (violin) and Sam Haywood (piano). Schubert: Rondo in B minor, D895. Strauss: Violin Sonata in E flat, Op 18. Show more
Twenty Minutes
The Life and Genius of Michael Rabin
20 minutes
on BBC Radio 3Available for over a year
Jonathan Coffey explores the life and legacy of American virtuoso violinist Michael Rabin, who died in 1972, aged 35. To his admirers, Rabin ranked alongside Menuhin and Heifetz. Show more
Conclusion of a concert featuring violinist Joshua Bell and his piano accompanist Sam Haywood. Gershwin, arr Heifetz: 3 Preludes. Prokofiev: Violin Sonata No 2 in D, Op 94bis. Show more
Matthew Sweet chairs an International Review edition of the programme, with critics from around the world coming together to discuss the latest global cultural events and arts. Show more
Fiona Stafford on the history and symbolism of ash trees, threatened by dieback disease. Despite many different epidemics over the centuries, delicate ash trees have survived. Show more
Verity Sharp's selection includes flamenco from Miguel Poveda, a work song from Bulgaria, experimental music by Colin Stetson, and harpsichord and electronics with Jane Chapman. Show more
John Shea presents a rare performance of the complete Swan Lake ballet given by the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra under its artistic director Valery Gergiev at the 2011 BBC Proms. Show more
