Jorja Smith presents an hour of soothing orchestral music, piano, strings and soundtracks to bring you comfort and escape, including pieces from John Williams, Kano and Sade. Show more
Jorja Smith presents an hour of soothing orchestral music, piano, strings and soundtracks to bring you comfort and escape, including the track that inspired her to learn the piano. Show more
Classical music for breakfast time, plus found sounds and the odd unclassified track.
Record Review
Handel's Tamerlano in Building a Library with Roger Parker and Andrew McGregor
2 hours, 47 minutes
on BBC Radio 3
Roger Parker chooses his favourite version of Handel's Tamerlano in Building a Library. Simon Heighes reviews new releases of chamber and orchestral music by Mozart and Beethoven. Show more
Tom Service presents the latest news from across the classical music industry. Show more
This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with... Cassie Kinoshi
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 3Available for over a year
Jess Gillam chats to composer and saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi about the music they love. With music by Heiner Goebbels, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Dinah Washington and Prokofiev. Show more
Anna Tilbrook opens up a selection of classical music from her point of view as a pianist - revealing familiar and unfamiliar works in a new light. Show more
American composer and jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard talks to Matthew Sweet about his career in film music and his artistic association with film-maker Spike Lee. Show more
Lopa Kothari talks to Iranian-Israeli singer Liraz, and introduces with new music and classic tracks from across the globe. Show more
London-based harpist Tori Handsley plays stripped back versions of music from her debut album, and vibraphonist Lewis Wright, from the group Empirical, shares his inspirations. Show more
Rossini's tale of love and disguise, The Barber of Seville, in an archive performance from the Met, starring Joyce DiDonato as Rosina and Lawrence Brownlee as Count Almaviva. Show more
Tom Service introduces a selection of new music featuring artists and composers based in Manchester, including music from Distractfold and Psappha and new work from Larry Goves. Show more
Three giants of jazz explore the principles of open improvisation: bring your own experience, focus on what’s at hand and be ready to come up with solutions. Show more
The NDR Radio Philharmonic under Andrew Manze perform a dance-filled programme, including waltzes from Ravel and Richard Strauss, and a bolero. Presented by Catriona Young. Show more
