Martin Handley presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests. Show more
Record Review
Andrew McGregor with Ivan Hewett and Laura Tunbridge
3 hours, 12 minutes on BBC Radio 3
With Andrew McGregor. Including Building a Library: Music by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor; Recent French opera releases, by Lully, Saint-Saens and Ravel; Disc of the Week. Show more
Tom Service explores how sound and music in wildlife and nature films alter our perception of the natural world. How does music help tell stories of the natural environment? Show more
As the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition returns to Wales, soprano and Song Prize jury member Ailish Tynan presents performances by some of the past winners. Show more
Katie Derham focuses on the tango, with an interview with bandoneon player Julian Rowlands and dancers David and Kim Benitez. The Classic Dance Score of the week is by Piazzolla. Show more
Alyn Shipton's selection from listeners' requests in all styles of jazz includes music by American saxophonist Charles Lloyd. Show more
From the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, a performance of Wagner's epic comedy Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg conducted by Antonio Pappano. Show more
Tom McKinney presents a concert of new music by new ensemble An Assembly directed by Jack Sheen. Plus 70 flutes and 70 saxophones wishing Salvatore Sciarrino a happy 70th birthday. Show more
Geoffrey Smith surveys the tumultuous career and fiery music of virtuosic bebop baritone saxophonist Serge Chaloff, one of Woody Herman's original Four Brothers. Show more
Through the Night
RTE National Symphony Orchestra perform Brahms 2nd Symphony. With John Shea
6 hours on BBC Radio 3
John Shea presents music by Beethoven and Brahms performed by the RTE National Symphony Orchestra. Show more