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Between the Ears: The Nightfishing

Between the Ears: The Nightfishing

Jonathan Davidson's adaptation of WS Graham's poem about a fishing trip.

Opera on 3: Gerald Barry's The Importance of Being Earnest

Opera on 3: Gerald Barry's The Importance of Being Earnest

Gerald Barry's opera based on the Oscar Wilde play The Importance of Being Earnest.

Opera on 3: Judith Weir's Miss Fortune

Opera on 3: Judith Weir's Miss Fortune

Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents a performance of Judith Weir's opera Miss Fortune.

Jazz Record Requests: 19/05/2012

Jazz Record Requests: 19/05/2012

Alyn Shipton presents a selection of listeners' jazz requests.

Saturday Classics: Kathryn Stott: Episode 2

Saturday Classics: Kathryn Stott: Episode 2

Pianist Kathryn Stott introduces her favourite music, by Poulenc, Chausson and Debussy.

The Early Music Show: The Stylus Fantasticus

The Early Music Show: The Stylus Fantasticus

Lucie Skeaping explores the 'stylus fantasticus' genre of baroque music.

Music Matters: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau & Murray Perahia

Music Matters: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau & Murray Perahia

Tom Service reflects on the career of Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau.

CD Review: Building a Library: Gesualdo on Disc

CD Review: Building a Library: Gesualdo on Disc

With Andrew McGregor. Including Building a Library: Gesualdo on disc.

Breakfast: Saturday - Clemency Burton-Hill

Breakfast: Saturday - Clemency Burton-Hill

Clemency Burton-Hill presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show.

Through the Night: 19/05/2012

Through the Night: 19/05/2012

Presented by John Shea. David Zinman conducts the Orchestre National de France.

World on 3: Mary Ann Kennedy - Jim Moray Session

World on 3: Mary Ann Kennedy - Jim Moray Session

Mary Ann Kennedy presents new world music and a session with folk musician Jim Moray.

The Verb: Gary Numan, Ros Barber, Geoff Ryman, Kwame Kwei-Armah

The Verb: Gary Numan, Ros Barber, Geoff Ryman, Kwame Kwei-Armah

Ian McMillan presents the cabaret of the word. Guests include Gary Numan and Ros Barber.

The Essay: Shakespeare Around the Globe: Yong Li Lan

The Essay: Shakespeare Around the Globe: Yong Li Lan

Yong Li Lan describes how popular Shakespeare remains in China and south east Asia.

Radio 3 Live in Concert: Jordi Savall at the Lufthansa Festival

Radio 3 Live in Concert: Jordi Savall at the Lufthansa Festival

Jordi Savall and his orchestra perform Lully, Corelli, Handel, Biber and Boccherini.

In Tune: Allegri Quartet, Gould Piano Trio, Alva

In Tune: Allegri Quartet, Gould Piano Trio, Alva

Sean Rafferty presents music from the Allegri Quartet, the Gould Piano Trio and Alva.

Afternoon on 3: BBC National Orchestra of Wales: Episode 4

Afternoon on 3: BBC National Orchestra of Wales: Episode 4

Katie Derham presents BBC NOW performing Tchaikovsky, Bruch, Dvorak, Bridge and Weber.

Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert: St George's Bristol: Episode 4

Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert: St George's Bristol: Episode 4

Katie Derham presents the OAE performing music by Haydn and Danzi.

Composer of the Week: The Chapel Royal: Episode 5

Composer of the Week: The Chapel Royal: Episode 5

Donald Macleod introduces music composed for the coronation of King George II.

Essential Classics: Friday - Rob Cowan

Essential Classics: Friday - Rob Cowan

With Rob Cowan. Including Rob's Essential Choice: Brahms: String Sextet in B flat, Op 18.

Breakfast: Friday - Petroc Trelawny

Breakfast: Friday - Petroc Trelawny

Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show.

Through the Night: 18/05/2012

Through the Night: 18/05/2012

John Shea presents a concert of voice and recorder: Ensemble 1700 in Scarlatti and Handel.

Late Junction: Thursday - Fiona Talkington

Late Junction: Thursday - Fiona Talkington

Fiona Talkington's selection includes music by Messiaen, Dowland and Duke Ellington.

The Essay: Shakespeare Around the Globe: Aimara Resende

The Essay: Shakespeare Around the Globe: Aimara Resende

Aimara Resende focuses on the power and influence of Shakespeare in Latin America.

Night Waves: The Sunshine Boys, Athletic Perfection, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, Ballgowns

Night Waves: The Sunshine Boys, Athletic Perfection, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, Ballgowns

Anne McElvoy discusses a new production of Neil Simon's comedy The Sunshine Boys.

Radio 3 Live in Concert: Britten Sinfonia, Roderick Williams - Viennese Song

Radio 3 Live in Concert: Britten Sinfonia, Roderick Williams - Viennese Song

The Britten Sinfonia and baritone Roderick Williams in music inspired by Viennese song.

In Tune: Thursday - Sean Rafferty

In Tune: Thursday - Sean Rafferty

Presented by Sean Rafferty. Including the Feinstein Ensemble playing in the studio.

Afternoon on 3: Thursday Opera Matinee: Verdi - Oberto

Afternoon on 3: Thursday Opera Matinee: Verdi - Oberto

Katie Derham presents a rare chance to hear a performance of Verdi's first opera Oberto.

Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert: St George's Bristol: Episode 3

Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert: St George's Bristol: Episode 3

Soloists of the OAE in Haydn chamber works, including an arrangement of Symphony No 101.

Composer of the Week: The Chapel Royal: Episode 4

Composer of the Week: The Chapel Royal: Episode 4

Donald Macleod charts the fortunes of a new master to the royal musicians.

Essential Classics: Thursday - Rob Cowan

Essential Classics: Thursday - Rob Cowan

With Rob Cowan. Including Rob's Essential Choice: Mozart: Coronation Mass.

Breakfast: Thursday - Petroc Trelawny

Breakfast: Thursday - Petroc Trelawny

Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show.

Through the Night: 17/05/2012

Through the Night: 17/05/2012

Olivier Latry in a recital given at St James's Basilica in Prague.

Late Junction: Wednesday - Fiona Talkington

Late Junction: Wednesday - Fiona Talkington

Fiona Talkington presents music from Dennis McGee, Philip Glass and Hans Reichel.

Night Waves: Photographers' Gallery, Carlos Fuentes, The War of the Sexes, Brighton Festival

Night Waves: Photographers' Gallery, Carlos Fuentes, The War of the Sexes, Brighton Festival

Samira Ahmed attends the reopening of the Photographers' Gallery.

The Essay: Shakespeare Around the Globe: Eldred Jones

The Essay: Shakespeare Around the Globe: Eldred Jones

Eldred Jones explores the mutual attraction between Shakespeare and Africa.

Radio 3 Live in Concert: Live from the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Borodin

Radio 3 Live in Concert: Live from the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Borodin

Mark Elder conducts the Halle. Borodin: Overture (Prince Igor); Symphony No 2.

Radio 3 Live in Concert: Live from the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Tchaikovsky

Radio 3 Live in Concert: Live from the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Tchaikovsky

Mark Elder conducts the Halle. Tchaikovsky: Concert Fantasy, Op 56; 1812 Overture.

Twenty Minutes: Your First 1812

Twenty Minutes: Your First 1812

Children from Amersham Music Centre prepare to perform Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.

In Tune: Jordi Savall and The Oxford Concert Party

In Tune: Jordi Savall and The Oxford Concert Party

Sean Rafferty presents music and guests, including viol player and conductor Jordi Savall.

Choral Evensong: St Pancras Church, London

Choral Evensong: St Pancras Church, London

From St Pancras Church, as part of the London Festival of Contemporary Church Music.

Afternoon on 3: BBC National Orchestra of Wales: Episode 3

Afternoon on 3: BBC National Orchestra of Wales: Episode 3

Matthias Bamert leads the BBC NOW in Mozart, Hindemith and Brahms at BBC Hoddinott Hall.

Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert: St George's Bristol: Episode 2

Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert: St George's Bristol: Episode 2

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment in music by Haydn, Danzi and Pleyel.

Composer of the Week: The Chapel Royal: Episode 3

Composer of the Week: The Chapel Royal: Episode 3

Donald Macleod focuses on a period in 1623, and the building of a new Catholic chapel.

Essential Classics: Wednesday - Rob Cowan

Essential Classics: Wednesday - Rob Cowan

With Rob Cowan. Including Rob's Essential Choice: Bartok: Violin Concerto No 2.

Breakfast: Wednesday - Petroc Trelawny

Breakfast: Wednesday - Petroc Trelawny

Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show.

Through the Night: 16/05/2012

Through the Night: 16/05/2012

John Shea presents a concert by recorder player Bolette Roed and Arte dei Suonatori.

Late Junction: Tuesday - Fiona Talkington

Late Junction: Tuesday - Fiona Talkington

Fiona Talkington with music from Lisa Knapp, the Hilliard Ensemble and Spin Marvel.

Night Waves: Falstaff, Ideology, Even the Rain, Diego Marani

Night Waves: Falstaff, Ideology, Even the Rain, Diego Marani

Matthew Sweet meets screenwriter Paul Laverty. Plus a first-night review of Falstaff.

The Essay: Shakespeare Around the Globe: Narguess Farzad

The Essay: Shakespeare Around the Globe: Narguess Farzad

Narguess Farzad explores how Iranians fell under the spell of Shakespeare.

Twenty Minutes: Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex

Twenty Minutes: Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex

Stephen Johnson explores Stravinsky's take on the ancient tale of Oedipus Rex.

Radio 3 Live in Concert: Live from the Barbican in London: The Rite of Spring

Radio 3 Live in Concert: Live from the Barbican in London: The Rite of Spring

Valery Gergiev conducts the London Symphony Orchestra in Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring.

Radio 3 Live in Concert: Live from the Barbican in London: Oedipus Rex

Radio 3 Live in Concert: Live from the Barbican in London: Oedipus Rex

Valery Gergiev conducts the London Symphony Orchestra in Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex.

In Tune: Mark Bebbington, Erica Eloff, Mark Forkgen, Sacconi Quartet, Tom Poster

In Tune: Mark Bebbington, Erica Eloff, Mark Forkgen, Sacconi Quartet, Tom Poster

Music from Mark Bebbington, Erica Eloff, Mark Forkgen, Sacconi Quartet and Tom Poster.

Afternoon on 3: BBC National Orchestra of Wales: Episode 2

Afternoon on 3: BBC National Orchestra of Wales: Episode 2

Katie Derham presents the BBC NOW in music by Delius, Sibelius, Hoddinott and Elgar.

Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert: St George's Bristol: Episode 1

Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert: St George's Bristol: Episode 1

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment performs music by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.

Composer of the Week: The Chapel Royal: Episode 2

Composer of the Week: The Chapel Royal: Episode 2

Donald Macleod on the music at a royal party that took place at Kenilworth Castle in 1575.

Essential Classics: Tuesday - Rob Cowan

Essential Classics: Tuesday - Rob Cowan

With Rob Cowan. Including Rob's Essential Choice: Chopin: Piano Concerto No 1.

Breakfast: Tuesday - Petroc Trelawny

Breakfast: Tuesday - Petroc Trelawny

Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show.

Through the Night: 15/05/2012

Through the Night: 15/05/2012

John Shea with an all-Bach concert from Concerto Koln and the Regensburg Cathedral Choir.

Jazz on 3: John Taylor at the Cheltenham Festival

Jazz on 3: John Taylor at the Cheltenham Festival

Jez Nelson presents pianist John Taylor in concert at the 2012 Cheltenham Festival.

The Essay: Shakespeare Around the Globe: Poonam Trivedi

The Essay: Shakespeare Around the Globe: Poonam Trivedi

Poonam Trivedi explains how Bollywood helped to make Shakespeare's reputation in India.

Night Waves: Taliban Poetry, Science and Curiosity, The Road to Rome, Aharon Appelfeld

Night Waves: Taliban Poetry, Science and Curiosity, The Road to Rome, Aharon Appelfeld

Rana Mitter reads a new collection of poetry from the Taliban.

Radio 3 Live in Concert: Stile Antico in Oxford

Radio 3 Live in Concert: Stile Antico in Oxford

Stile Antico performs Tudor and Jacobean sacred music written for domestic performance.

In Tune: Lars Vogt, Kasparas Uinskas

In Tune: Lars Vogt, Kasparas Uinskas

Presented by Sean Rafferty. With music from pianists Lars Vogt and Kasparas Uinskas.

Afternoon on 3: BBC National Orchestra of Wales: Episode 1

Afternoon on 3: BBC National Orchestra of Wales: Episode 1

Katie Derham presents the BBC NOW in Brahms, Strauss, Shostakovich, Mathias and Dvorak.

Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert: Wigmore Hall: Robin Tritschler

Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert: Wigmore Hall: Robin Tritschler

Robin Tritschler (tenor) and Julius Drake (piano) perform music by Schubert and Britten.

Composer of the Week: The Chapel Royal: Episode 1

Composer of the Week: The Chapel Royal: Episode 1

With Donald Macleod. Music from the 1520s by Cornysh, Damett, Fayrfax and King Henry VIII.

Essential Classics: Monday - Rob Cowan

Essential Classics: Monday - Rob Cowan

With Rob Cowan. Rob's Essential Choice: Chopin: Mazurkas.

Breakfast: Monday - Petroc Trelawny

Breakfast: Monday - Petroc Trelawny

Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show.

Through the Night: 14/05/2012

Through the Night: 14/05/2012

John Shea presents pianist Vitaly Pisarenko in a recital of music by Ravel and Liszt.

Jazz Line-Up: Gregory Porter, Jazz Sous Les Pommiers Festival

Jazz Line-Up: Gregory Porter, Jazz Sous Les Pommiers Festival

Julian Joseph presents an interview with American vocalist Gregory Porter.

World Routes: Brazil - Abril Pro Rock Festival

World Routes: Brazil - Abril Pro Rock Festival

Lucy Duran presents a World Routes residency at Brazil's Abril Pro Rock Festival.

Drama on 3: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Drama on 3: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy centring on the adventures of four young lovers.

BBC Young Musician: The Final

BBC Young Musician: The Final

Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents the final of BBC Young Musician 2012.

Sunday Feature: The Heritage Wars

Sunday Feature: The Heritage Wars

Historian Dr Anna Whitelock explores how the heritage industry is battling for our money.

Choral Evensong: Truro Cathedral

Choral Evensong: Truro Cathedral

From Truro Cathedral.

Sunday Concert: Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2012

Sunday Concert: Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2012

Tom Service presents coverage from the 2012 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards.

The Early Music Show: The Wild, the Lame and the Indifferent

The Early Music Show: The Wild, the Lame and the Indifferent

Lucie Skeaping explores Rameau's multi-faceted music for solo keyboard.

Private Passions: Craig Revel Horwood

Private Passions: Craig Revel Horwood

Michael Berkeley's guest is choreographer and director Craig Revel Horwood.

Sunday Morning: Rob Cowan

Sunday Morning: Rob Cowan

Rob Cowan with music on the theme of myth and legend, by Lully, Debussy and Beethoven.

Breakfast: Sunday - Ian Skelly

Breakfast: Sunday - Ian Skelly

Ian Skelly presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show.

Through the Night: 13/05/2012

Through the Night: 13/05/2012

John Shea presents a concert in which Mark Wigglesworth conducts the Sydney Symphony.

The Essay: Secret Places in the Four Quartets: Episode 1

The Essay: Secret Places in the Four Quartets: Episode 1

Craig Raine visits the key locations of TS Eliot's set of poems The Four Quartets.

The Essay: Secret Places in the Four Quartets: Episode 4

The Essay: Secret Places in the Four Quartets: Episode 4

Craig Raine on how TS Eliot set about expressing the inexpressible in The Four Quartets.

The Essay: Secret Places in the Four Quartets: Episode 2

The Essay: Secret Places in the Four Quartets: Episode 2

Craig Raine on how the 'poem of place' influenced TS Eliot's The Four Quartets.

The Essay: Secret Places in the Four Quartets: Episode 3

The Essay: Secret Places in the Four Quartets: Episode 3

TS Eliot's depiction in the Four Quartets of the more elusive aspects of emotion.