Presented by Penny Gore. Radio 3's series of the complete Handel operas continues with Serse - a convoluted love intrigue set in the ancient world.
Louise Fryer presents a performance of Handel's opera Faramondo.
Andrew Pinnock on how Purcell's skills as an entrepreneur helped enhance his reputa...
Donald Macleod explores the increasing importance of music away from the court.
Fiona Talkington's selection includes music from Sweet Billy Pilgrim and Adem.
Presented by Rob Cowan, who shares his personal choice of music.
Petr Altrichter conducts the BBC SSO in Dvorak's ebullient Symphony No 8.
BBC SSO/Petr Altrichter. Janacek: The Fiddler's Child. Martinu: Piano Concerto No 1...
Story about a weary doctor called out at midnight in a blizzard to attend to a youn...
Presented by Sean Rafferty. Tchaikovsky at Covent Garden and the Wimbledon Music Fe...
Donald Macleod on those who contributed to London's theatre scene in the 17th centu...
Martin Handley presents a refreshing choice of music.
Tom Service on Purcell's influence on British musical life from the 20th century to...
Richard Farnes conducts an Opera North production of Massenet's opera Werther.
Music by John Cage, Morton Feldman and James Tenney.
Robert Worby explores the music of American mavericks James Tenney and Pauline Oliv...
Martin Handley presents music, news and the occasional surprise.
Michael Berkeley's guest is award-winning theatre director Deborah Warner.