Elizabeth Alker with a Breakfast melange of classical music, folk, found sounds and the odd Unclassified track. Start your weekend right.
Record Review
Schubert’s Winterreise in Building a Library with Allyson Devenish and Kate Molleson
2 hours, 47 minutes on BBC Radio 3
Available for 5 months
Pianist Allyson Devenish chooses the ultimate version of Schubert’s song cycle Winterreise, plus the rest of the week's new releases. Show more
Tom Service meets Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie to discuss her life and career. Show more
This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with... Laura Cannell
27 minutes on BBC Radio 3
Available for over a year
Jess Gillam shares music with composer Laura Cannell including a sublime Biber Requiem, new music by Kenya Grace, traditional Norwegian fiddle music and a Memphis Soul Stew! Show more
Inside Music
Soprano Elizabeth Watts with a musical mix of blend and bite
1 hour, 56 minutes on BBC Radio 3
Available for 5 months
Soprano Elizabeth Watts reveals familiar and unfamiliar works in a new light, from the vocal qualities of pianist Paul Lewis to the similarities between Bach and hard rock. Show more
Matthew Sweet celebrates 50 years of one of cinema's greatest collaborations - that of director Steven Spielberg and his composer of choice, John Williams. Show more
African singer Angelique Kidjo reflects on her life and influences with Lopa Kothari. Show more
French vibraphonist Simon Moullier, live in session for J to Z, plus award-winning saxophonist and MC Soweto Kinch’s inspirations. Show more
Opera on 3
Bellini's I Capuleti e i Montecchi
3 hours, 29 minutes on BBC Radio 3
Available for 5 months
Bellini's I Capuleti e i Montecchi, recorded at the 2023 Salzburg Festival, starring Elsa Dreisig and Aigul Akhmetshina and conducted by Marco Armiliato. Show more
Tom Service presents Oh Bobby! - a brand new, experimental Christmas pantomime composed by Adam de la Cour, performed by a crack troupe of new music practitioners. Show more
Legendary artist Henry Threadgill joins Corey Mwamba for illuminating reflections on improvising, composing, collectivity through sound and nurturing creativity. Show more
Through the Night
Pau Casals International Music Festival
6 hours on BBC Radio 3
Available for 5 months
Music by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Mendelssohn performed by the 2023 Pau Casals Festival Orchestra. Presented by Danielle Jalowiecka. Show more