Martin Handley presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring the Best of British Music Playlist and listener requests. Show more

With Andrew McGregor. Including Building a Library: Schumann: Symphony No 2; new releases: Bach, Beethoven, Haydn; Disc of the Week: Caldara: La concordia de' pianeti.

Tom Service reviews a new Handel biography with Robin Blaze and Tess Knighton, previews John Bridcut's TV documentary on conductor Herbert von Karajan and celebrates the viola. Show more

The London Handel Players in a performance of chamber music by Handel, Telemann, Couperin and Quantz from the 2014 Gottingen International Handel Festival. Show more

Historian Lucy Worsley explores music and the wives of the Georgian kings, focusing on Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Show more

Matthew Sweet meets Lorne Balfe, composer for the new animated comedy The Penguins of Madagascar. Show more

Alyn Shipton's selection of listeners' requests includes music by Weather Report and Gerry Mulligan. Plus memories of Jack Bruce and Acker Bilk. Show more

Julian Joseph celebrates the 80th birthday of British saxophonist Tony Coe and introduces concert music featuring drummer Ollie Howell from the 2014 EFG London Jazz Festival. Show more

Live from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Lucy Crowe and Bryn Terfel star in a performance of Donizetti's comic opera L'elisir d'amore. Daniele Rustioni conducts. Show more

Sara Mohr-Pietsch and Robert Worby present highlights from the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival 2014, including music from Barcelona-based ensemble, CrossingLines. Show more

Geoffrey Smith celebrates 75 years of the Blue Note record label, highlighting some of its later triumphs, from Herbie Hancock to Eric Dolphy. Show more

John Shea's selection includes a concert given by pianist Stanislav Khristenko, featuring music by Brahms, Chopin and Prokofiev. Show more