BBC National Orchestra of Wales

The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Grant Llewellyn, in a Russian-flavoured concert live at BBC Hoddinott Hall. Plus Penny Gore presents a final exploration of the world of chess, as part of Radio 3's Checkmate week.

Prokofiev: Lieutenant Kije Suite

Glazunov: Violin Concerto
Callum Smart (volin)

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Suite

BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Grant Llewellyn (conductor)
Presented in Cardiff by Elin Manahan Thomas.

Vladimir Nabokov: reading from "Speak, Memory"

Stravinsky: Jeu de cartes (ballet)
BBC Scottish SO
Ilan Volkov (conductor)

Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto
Vilde Frang (violin)
BBC Philharmonic
Gianandrea Noseda (conductor).