Sonata in B flat major, Op. 106
(Hammerklavier) played by CLAUDE FRANK (piano)

† ROGER FISKE asks some not-too-serious questions which Lord HAREWOOD, MARTIN COOPER. and WINTON DEAN try to answer

SCHOLA POLYPHONICA
Director, HENRY WASHINGTON
Pale strina.
Motet: Hodie Christus natus est Mass: Hodie Christus natus est
Giovanni Gabrieli
Motet: 0 Jesu mi dulcissime
Introduced by Henry Washington From Brompton Oratory,
London

HENRY REED introduces recordings of some of Ruth Draper's most famous monologues as a basis for a critical assessment of her achievement as an artist
In this programme: The Italian lesson
A debutante at a dance
On the porch of a Maine coast village Second broadcast
First of four programmes

† PETER PEARS (tenor)
ENGLISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Leader, Emanuel Hurwitz
Conducted by BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Part 1

by ROBERT FURNEAUX JORDAN
In Venice commercial and civic interests are in conflict about the best ways of safeguarding the future life and growth of this great city. Italian public opinion is divided along lines not unfamiliar over here.
An exhibition ' Venice for Modern Man. reflecting these arguments, is on view in London at the R.1 B A.

Part 2: Mozart
Concert Aria: Si mostra la sorte
Per pieta, non ricercate (II curioso indiscreto)
Symphony No. 39. in E flat major (K.543)