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Rachmaninov and Thomas Adès with the Oslo Philharmonic
Thomas Adès's wonderfully opulent suite for large orchestra opens the programme.
Roll out of bed into classical music
Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show
A feast of great music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9 from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Humiliated in Court
Donald Macleod follows Beethoven's courtroom battles for custody of his nephew, Karl.
Classical artists live in session
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Half an hour of the finest classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
Elder Conducts Mahler
The BBC Symphony Orchestra in Das Lied von der Erde with Alice Coote and David Butt Philip
EarthWorks
Grave
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby explores how archaeology invites us to be with death.
Music for the darkling hour
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Brand new from Ines Valesco
Soweto shares a new release from the Mexico-born, Brooklyn-based composer.
Rachmaninov's First Symphony at the 2023 BBC Proms
John Storgårds conducts Rachmaninov and Dame Sarah Connolly sings Pejačević and Mahler.
