Martin Handley presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring the Musical Map of Britain and listener requests. Show more
With Andrew McGregor. Building a Library: Walton: Violin Concerto; Music from violinists James Ehnes, Vadim Gluzman and Chloe Hanslip; Disc of the Week: Schumann: Piano music.
Music Feature
Verdi 200: Verdi the Opera Director - the Composer's Other Artistic Side
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 3Available for over a year
Susan Rutherford travels to opera houses and institutions in Italy exploring archive materials as she traces Verdi's journey from composer to 'opera director'. Show more
Steven Isserlis (cello) and Stephen Hough (piano) in a recital from Wigmore Hall, London. Suk: Two Pieces, Op 3 Nos 1 and 2. Hough: Sonata (les adieux). Grieg: Sonata, Op 36. Show more
As part of Radio 3's celebration of the 200th anniversary of Verdi's birth, bass Robert Lloyd presents selections from his favourite operas by the composer. Show more
Sound of Cinema
Episode 3: Movie Journalists - Music for the Press
1 hour
on BBC Radio 3Available for over a year
Matthew Sweet explores Carter Burwell's score for the new film The Fifth Estate, as well as music for other films reflecting journalism, from Citizen Kane to Frost/Nixon. Show more
Alyn Shipton with listeners' requests including big band music by John Dankworth, Duke Ellington and Artie Shaw. Plus pianists Tommy Flanagan, Pat Smythe and Michel Petrucciani. Show more
Julian Joseph presents music from saxophonist and Radio 3 New Generation Jazz Artist Trish Clowes, with Gareth Williams (piano), Ryan Trebilcock (bass) and Dave Hamblett (drums). Show more
A performance given at Bavarian State Opera in Munich of Il trovatore, one of Verdi's most popular operas, with Jonas Kaufmann in his debut as Manrico and Anja Harteros as Leonora. Show more
Between the Ears
Between the Ears at 20
Shadowplay
Part 2: Slow Movement: Everything, Nothing, Harvey Keitel
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 3Available for over a year
Part of a 'radio symphony' about the difference between appearance and reality. A man struggles to meditate as he realises he is sitting next to actor Harvey Keitel. Show more
Tom Service is joined by Andrew McGregor for a round-up of the latest new-music releases, including Kaija Saariaho, Wofgang Rihm, Timo Andres, Stephen Gardner and Brett Dean. Show more
Geoffrey Smith surveys the post-bebop career of trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, including work with his 1950s big band. Show more
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