Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, celebrating British music and continuing the Musical Map of Britain. Show more
With Rob Cowan. Including Essential CD of the Week: British Light Classics; Artist of the Week: Dennis Brain; 20 Great British Works Celebrating British Music: Elgar: Symphony No 1. Show more
Composer of the Week
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
Episode 3: Vaughan Williams: Post-War Recovery and Festival of Britain
1 hour
on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod introduces Vaughan Williams's stage work based on The Pilgrim's Progress and the masterpiece which critics at the time described as a work of 'ultimate nihilism'. Show more
Soloists including Marcus Farnsworth, Gerald Finley and Steven Isserlis perform music by Britten: Tit for Tat; Cello Sonata in A; Songs and Proverbs of William Blake. Show more
With Katie Derham. Britten: Piano Concerto (soloist: Howard Shelley); Rejoice in the Lamb (with the BBC Singers). Plus the BBC Symphony Orchestra in Tippett: Symphony No 4. Show more
An archive broadcast from Canterbury Cathedral, first transmitted on 7th February 1988, marking the Accession of Her Majesty the Queen. Show more
In Tune
Kyle Eastwood Band, Alexandra Dariescu, The Importance of Being Earnest
2 hours
on BBC Radio 3
Suzy Klein presents a selection of music and guests from the arts world. Show more
Composer of the Week
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
Episode 3: Vaughan Williams: Post-War Recovery and Festival of Britain
1 hour
on BBC Radio 3Donald Macleod introduces Vaughan Williams's stage work based on The Pilgrim's Progress and the masterpiece which critics at the time described as a work of 'ultimate nihilism'. Show more
Live from Wilton Church in Wiltshire, Martin Handley presents a concert featuring tenor Mark Padmore and pianist Simon Lepper performing Schubert's late song cycle Winterreise. Show more
Night Waves
Bill Viola, The Iraq War, A Satire of the Three Estates, Jules Evans
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 3Available for over a year
Presented by Philip Dodd. With video artist Bill Viola on his new show, a discussion about the play A Satire of the Three Estates and Norma Percy on her Iraq war documentary. Show more
What Is a Nation? Michael Goldfarb explores the definition of the 'nation' today. 3/5. Michael discusses the story of Bosnia's hot war and cold peace. Show more
Max Reinhardt presents music by Carmen Souza and Theo Pas'cal, Marques Toliver, Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou, Oren Ambarchi, the London Sinfonietta and Ornette Coleman. Show more
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