Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests. Email 3breakfast@bbc.co.uk. Show more
Essential Classics
Thursday with Ian Skelly - Bernard MacLaverty, William Charles Macready
3 hours
on BBC Radio 3
Ian Skelly presents the best in classical music, and author Bernard MacLaverty talks about the cultural influences that have shaped and inspired him throughout his career. Show more
Donald Macleod explores Copland's life and work during the 1950s, a period which included persecution for alleged communist activities by Senator Joseph McCarthy. Show more
Sarah Walker introduces The Pavel Haas Quartet performing music by Martinu. They are joined by viola player Lars Anders Tomter for Dvorak's Quintet in E flat, Op 97. Show more
Penny Gore presents a production of Weber's fantasy opera Oberon from Bavarian State Opera, starring Julian Pregardien and Alyona Abramowa. Show more
Penny Gore presents highlights from this year's BBC Young Musician keyboard finalists, ahead of the Keyboard Category Finals on BBC4 television on Friday. Show more
Sean Rafferty presents, with live music from young Hungarian trumpeter Tamas Palfalvi, and French baritone Stephane Degout. Plus folk music legend Shirley Collins. Show more
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music, with favourites, lesser-known gems, and a few surprises, including music by Orlando Gibbons, Brahms and Mozart. Show more
Radio 3 in Concert
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra with Julian Joseph
2 hours, 30 minutes
on BBC Radio 3
Clark Rundell conducts the RLPO, saxophonist Iain Ballamy and jazz pianist Julian Joseph in a night of swinging, sparkling, toe-tapping jazz live from Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Show more
Free Thinking
Disrupted Childhood. Turkish Star Wars
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 3Available for over a year
Pauline Dakin spent her childhood on the run. Sally Bayley grew up in a house where men were forbidden & a charismatic leader ruled. They compare notes + a Turkish Star Wars film. Show more
Oboist George Caird considers the effect that Orlando Gibbons' The Silver Swan has had on his life as he wonders if he has the courage for a swan song of his own. Show more
A hop, skip and jump through the avenues of adventurous music. Verity's selection includes kalimba players in Zambia and the experimental recorder playing of Sylvia Hinz. Show more
Through the Night
John Shea, with music from around Europe, including BBC New Generation Artists
6 hours
on BBC Radio 3
John Shea presents performances by BBC New Generation Artists. Show more
