Classical music for breakfast time, plus found sounds and the odd unclassified track. Show more
Record Review
Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony in Building a Library with Marina Frolova-Walker and Andrew MacGregor
2 hours, 47 minutes on BBC Radio 3
Marina Frolova-Walker recommends a version of Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony. Roger Parker reviews new opera recordings. Show more
Music Matters
Eric Whitacre, Unsuk Chin, Clemency Burton-Hill
44 minutes on BBC Radio 3
Available for over a year
A look ahead to arts events in 2022, plus Tom Service talks to composers Unsuk Chin and Eric Whitacre, and to broadcaster Clemency Burton-Hill about her new book. Show more
This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with... Eimear Noone
27 minutes on BBC Radio 3
Available for over a year
Jess Gillam and conductor Eimear Noone swap mixtapes and get swept away with a vintage Beethoven recording, dream of Orkney with Erland Cooper and get revved up with AC/DC. Show more
Keval Shah opens up a selection of classical music from a pianist’s point of view - revealing familiar and unfamiliar works in a new light. Show more
Matthew looks at music for films that explore the age gap between their characters, inspired by the release of Paul Thomas Anderson's new film Licorice Pizza. Show more
Kathryn Tickell presents a live session from London-based Ethiopian trio Krar Collective, plus the latest roots-based releases from across the globe. Show more
Kevin Le Gendre shares some of the most exciting new jazz releases arriving in 2022. Plus saxophonist Mark Lockheart's reveals his inspirations. Show more
Fire Shut Up in My Bones, by Terence Blanchard. Will Liverman stars as Charles, with Angel Blue as Destiny, Latonia Moore as Billie and Walter Russell III as Char’es-Baby Show more
Tom Service introduces the latest in new music, including Enno Poppe's Prozession from Huddersfield and Lara Poe's Polar Night from Lahti. Show more
Corey Mwamba shares highlights from a joyful night of free-spirited improvisation at GIOfest, a festival organised by Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra. Show more
Star soloists and ensembles come together for the Gohrisch International Shostakovich Days Festival. Catriona Young presents. Show more