Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Baroque Spring
Catriona Young introduces two concerts of Handel's music, given by Le Concert Spirituel.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Baroque Spring: Wednesday - Sara Mohr-Pietsch
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, celebrating Baroque Spring.
09:00
Essential Classics—Wednesday - Sarah Walker
With Sarah Walker. Including Sarah's Essential Choice: Purcell: Hail, Bright Cecilia!
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), Italian Influences
3/5Donald Macleod on the impact Italian music and musical virtuosity had on the young Handel.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Baroque Spring Live, Episode 2
Carole Cerasi (harpsichord) in music by D'Anglebert, Couperin, Rameau and Forqueray.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Baroque Spring, Episode 3
Katie Derham introduces Alessandro Scarlatti's oratorio The Martyrdom of St Theodosia.
15:30
Choral Evensong—Magdalen College, Oxford
Live from the Chapel of Magdalen College, Oxford, as part of Baroque Spring.
16:30
In Tune—Schubert Ensemble, The Bach Players
Suzy Klein presents live music from the Schubert Ensemble and the Bach Players.
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Evening
18:30
Composer of the Week—George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), Italian Influences
3/5Donald Macleod on the impact Italian music and musical virtuosity had on the young Handel.
19:30
Radio 3 Live in Concert—Live from St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury, Orchestral Suites Nos 4 and 2
1/2The Academy of Ancient under Richard Egarr in Bach's Orchestral Suites Nos 4 and 2.
20:10
Baroque Busted—Baroque Busted
1/3Sara Mohr-Pietsch and guests answer listeners' questions about Baroque music.
20:30
Radio 3 Live in Concert—Live from St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury, Orchestral Suites Nos 1 and 3
2/2Academy of Ancient Music in Bach's Orchestral Suites Nos 1 and 3.
22:00
Night Waves—Danny Boyle, David Livingstone, Ruth Ozeki
Rana Mitter presents. With Danny Boyle, Ruth Ozeki and a discussion on David Livingstone.
22:45
The Essay—The Sound and the Fury, Episode 3
3/5Andrew Martin on his boyhood love of train travel and noises on public transport today.(R)
23:00
Late Junction—Wednesday - Fiona Talkington
Fiona Talkington presents a varied selection of music.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—07/03/2013
Catriona Young introduces the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in concert.
