Schedule
Early
00:00
The Early Music Show—Composer Portrait: Nicola Porpora
Lucie Skeaping examines the life and works of composer and teacher Nicola Porpora.(R)
01:00
Through the Night—09/08/2009
Music including Beethoven, Keuris, Kabalevsky, Tchaikovsky, Liszt, Nowowiewski and Mozart.
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Morning
07:00
Breakfast—Martin Handley
Martin Handley presents a refreshing mix of music.
10:00
Sunday Morning—Number Three
Iain Burnside considers the number three in music. Works are by Britten, Beethoven, Chopin
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Afternoon
12:00
Private Passions—Rick Wakeman
Michael Berkeley's guest is Rick Wakeman, who chooses works by Prokofiev, Smetana and Part(R)
13:00
The Early Music Show—Amarcord/York Early Music Competition
Catherine Bott presents music from German-based a capella group Amarcord.
14:00
Radio 3 Requests—Chi-chi Nwanoku
Chi-chi Nwanoku presents listeners' requests including Haydn and Puccini.
15:00
BBC Proms—2009, Prom 32: Faure, Mozart, Meredith, Lutoslawski, Saint-Saens, Part 1
1/2Britten Sinfonia in Faure: Dolly Suite. Mozart: Concerto in E flat for two pianos, K365.
15:50
Twenty Minutes—Move over Darling...
Sarah Walker reveals the world of the piano duo, where music and friendships collide.
16:10
BBC Proms—2009, Prom 32: Faure, Mozart, Meredith, Lutoslawski, Saint-Saens, Part 2
2/2Meredith: Left Light. Lutoslawski: Variations on a Theme by Paganini. Plus Saint-Saens.
17:15
Discovering Music—Stravinsky's Petrushka
Stephen Johnston explores Igor Stravinsky's ballet score Petrushka.
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Evening
18:30
New Generation Artists—Allan Clayton/Daniela Lehner/Andreas Brantelid
Allan Clayton (tenor) in Britten; Daniela Lehner (mezzo) in Korngold; plus music by Faure.
19:30
BBC Proms—2009, Prom 33: Antheil, Adams, Bartok, Stravinsky, Part 1
1/2From the Royal Albert Hall. George Antheil: Ballet mecanique. Adams: Grand Pianola Music.
20:25
Twenty Minutes—Multiple Pianos
Sarah Walker explores the world of multiple pianos and talks with performers from Prom 33.
20:45
BBC Proms—2009, Prom 33: Antheil, Adams, Bartok, Stravinsky, Part 2
2/2Concluding Piano Day. Bartok: Sonata for two pianos and percussion. Stravinsky: Les noces.
22:00
Sunday Feature—Les Ballets Russes
Dance critic Judith Mackrell tells the story of infamous dance company Les Ballets Russes.
22:45
Words and Music—To Strive, to Seek, to Find and Not to Yield
In a celebration of the work of Tennyson, readings and music on the theme of destiny.
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Late
00:00
Jazz Line-Up—Gary Husband's Drive
Julian Joseph presents a session from drummer and pianist Gary Husband's new project Drive
01:00
Through the Night—10/08/2009
Music including Kodaly, Ravel, Debussy, Martin, Rozycki, Scarlatti, Kilar and Saint-Saens.
