Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests. Show more

With Sarah Walker. Musical challenge; Music in Time: Bach and Abel; Double Take: Debussy's Syrinx; Artist of the Week: violinist Tasmin Little, featured in Part's Fratres. Show more

Donald Macleod explains how a devastating earthquake that nearly destroyed Ferrara in 1570 led to the creation of an extraordinary ensemble of virtuoso female musicians. Show more

Music by Rautavaara, Schubert, Obradors and Jukka Linkola, with the SWR Vocal Ensemble, Stuttgart, Thomas E Bauer, Jos van Immerseel, Pumeza Matshikiza and James Baillieu. Show more

Katie Derham introduces the first complete recording of Ethel Smyth's comic opera The Boatswain's Mate. Plus the BBC NOW in music by Bax and Grace Williams. Show more

Sean Rafferty presents a selection of music and guests from the arts world. Including Trio Medieval with trumpeter Arve Henriksen, and jazz pianist Roberto Fonseca. Show more

Donald Macleod explains how a devastating earthquake that nearly destroyed Ferrara in 1570 led to the creation of an extraordinary ensemble of virtuoso female musicians. Show more

Xian Zhang conducts the BBC NOW and Chorus. Kate Whitley: Speak Out. Mendelssohn: Concerto for piano, violin and strings. Zemlinsky: Die Seejungfrau (The Mermaid). Show more

Author Michael Lewis joins Matthew Sweet to discuss his investigative methods and his latest book, which focuses on risk-taking in sport and on Wall Street. Show more

Author and broadcaster Sarah Churchwell discusses her affection for the work of Hollywood actress Joan Crawford. Show more

Fiona Talkington presents new music by harmonium player Amirtha Kidambi, archive selections from reeds and woodwind virtuoso Thomas Chapin and incidental music from the Moomins. Show more

Jonathan Swain presents nautical-themed music, including a concert given by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales at the 2012 Proms. Show more