Schedule
Early
01:00
Through the Night—A world premiere symphonic ballet by Cecile Chaminade
Catriona Young presents a recording of Cecile Chaminade's symphonic ballet Callirhoe.
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Morning
07:00
Breakfast—Saturday - Martin Handley
Martin Handley presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Record Review—Andrew McGregor with Anna Picard and Andrew Mellor
Building a Library on Puccini's opera Il Tabarro and Andrew Mellor on organ music.
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Afternoon
12:15
Music Matters—Julian Anderson; Kenneth MacMillan tribute
An interview with composer Julian Anderson; reflections on choreographer Kenneth MacMillan
13:00
Saturday Classics—Simon Butteriss
Baritone, writer and director Simon Butteriss explores the world of comedy in opera.(R)
15:00
Sound of Cinema—The Disaster Movie
Matthew Sweet showcases music inspired by disaster movies.
16:00
Jazz Record Requests—21/10/2017
Alyn Shipton's selection of listeners' requests includes French violinist Michel Warlop.
17:00
Jazz Line-Up—Dizzy Gillespie at 100
Kevin Le Gendre celebrates the centenary of iconic jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie.
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Evening
18:30
Opera on 3—Verdi's Otello: Kaufmann at 50
Verdi's Otello from the Royal Opera House with Jonas Kaufmann in the title role
21:30
Between the Ears—Inside Radio Alwan
An exiled Syrian radio station in Istanbul provides a lifeline for its listeners in Syria.(R)
22:00
Hear and Now—Total Immersion: Julian Anderson at 50
Kate Molleson presents highlights from the day's events at London's Barbican Centre.
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Late
00:00
Geoffrey Smith's Jazz—Dizzy Gillespie at 100
Dizzy Gillespie's legendary career and influence with recordings featuring Charlie Parker.
01:00
Through the Night—The Labeque Sisters
Jonathan Swain presents a concert given by the Labeque sisters.
