17 December 2007
Monday 17 December 2007 13:00-17:00 (Radio 3)
Presented by Fiona Talkington.
1.00pm Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Verity Sharp introduces a concert by pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja from the Wigmore Hall, London.
Playlist
Schumann: Papillons for piano, Op 2
Chopin: Scherzos for piano: No 1 in B minor, Op 20; No 2 in B flat minor, Op 31; No 3 in C sharp minor, Op 39; No 4 in E, Op 54
2.00pm British Symphony Series
Throughout the week, Afternoon on 3 focuses on the music and musical enthusiasms of British composer David Matthews. Plus new recordings that mark important anniversaries for other British composers - in this programme it's Elizabeth Maconchy, who was born 100 years ago.
David Matthews: Symphony No 1
Ulster Orchestra
George Vass (conductor)
Ravel: La valse
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Jac van Steen (conductor)
John McCabe: Pilgrim
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Christopher Austin (conductor)
Elizabeth Maconchy: Romance
Sarah-Jane bradley (viola)
Orchestra Nova
George Vass (conductor)
Richard Rodney Bennett: Serenades
BBC Singers
Stephen Cleobury (conductor)
David Matthews: Chaconne
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Jac van Steen (conductor)
Debussy: Jeux
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Pierre Boulez (conductor)
Grace Williams: Sea sketches for string orchestra
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Grant Llewellyn (conductor)
Schumann: Symphony No 4
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Jac van Steen (conductor)
