Elizabeth Alker with her breakfast melange of classical music, folk, found sounds and the odd Unclassified track. Start your weekend right.
Record Review
Janáček's String Quartet No 1, 'Kreutzer Sonata', in Building a Library with Erik Levi and Andrew McGregor
2 hours, 47 minutes
on BBC Radio 3Available for years
In Building a Library, Erik Levi chooses his favourite recording of Janáček's String Quartet No 1, 'Kreutzer Sonata', plus a round-up of the best new classical releases. Show more
As Sir John Eliot Gardiner celebrates his 80th birthday, Tom Service joins the conductor at his home in Dorset. Show more
This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with... Alexandra Oomens
29 minutes
on BBC Radio 3Available for over a year
Jess Gillam and soprano Alexandra Oomens share the music they love, including Handel, Janacek and Marilyn Monroe. Show more
Inside Music
Conductor Sakari Oramo with a playlist of discovery
1 hour, 56 minutes
on BBC Radio 3Available for years
Conductor Sakari Oramo reveals familiar and unfamiliar works in a new light, from radical ideas from almost 300 years ago to ear-catching pieces by newly rediscovered composers. Show more
With the release this week of Chris McKay's new film Renfield, Matthew Sweet looks back at the many appearances of Dracula on our screen and at the music the count has inspired. Show more
Kathryn Tickell with the latest sounds from across the globe and a session from Welsh triple harpist Cerys Hafana. Show more
Kevin Le Gendre marks the centenary of the 'king of Latin music,' percussionist and band leader Tito Puente. Show more
Simone Young conducts a stellar cast, with Lise Davidsen, Samantha Hankey and Erin Morley as the love triangle, and Günther Groissböck as Baron Ochs. Show more
Kate Molleson presents the latest in new music, including Emily Howard's Antisphere, 'an apocalyptic journey', played by the BBC Philharmonic and conducted by Vimbayi Kaziboni. Show more
Freeness
Nicole Mitchell and Alexander Hawkins at Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music
1 hour
on BBC Radio 3Available for years
Corey Mwamba with a performance from flautist Nicole Mitchell and pianist Alexander Hawkins, recorded for Freeness at the Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music in 2022. Show more
A concert given by Voces8 in Madrid. Intended for religious environments, a large part of the a cappella choral repertory is based on a limited number of texts. Show more
