Classical

Pianothon 2009 - Leeds
Pianothon returns on 12th September 2009 as part of the Leeds International Piano Competition.
Full details of how to take part in this non-competitive celebration of amateur piano-playing.
Classical Features

Composers of the Year
Four great composers celebrate anniversaries in 2009 - Purcell, Haydn, Handel and Mendelssohn. Radio 3 and BBC Two mark the anniversaries with special programmes throughout the year.

Summer Festivals on Radio 3
Full details of Radio 3's coverage from the festivals around the British Isles.

Watch the BBC Philharmonic in concert
In a concert of music by Haydn, including the Symphony no. 90 and the Theresien Mass

Baroque 09
Baroque 09 links cultural organisations in a year-long celebration inspired by the Purcell and Handel anniversaries. Click this link for details of Baroque 09.

New Generation Artists - meet the artists, watch interviews and listen to them perform
Find out about this highly successful scheme, which has helped to launch some of today's most talented young musicians.

RPS Awards - winners announced
The winners have been announced for the 20th RPS Music Awards, and you can hear coverage of the awards in Performance on 3 - Weds 13 May at 7pm

More Classical Features
Search our archive of classical features. Find composer portraits, articles on contemporary composers and background information on music.

Opera on 3
Opera on 3 - find advance programme information with opera synopses and production picture galleries.

Watch Mendelssohn's Elijah
Watch concerts given by the BBC Orchestras and Singers including a performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah

Music Matters Podcast
The latest news on classical music. Interviews with key UK and international performers, composers, directors, conductors and musicians.

Lunchtime Concerts at the Wigmore Hall
Plan your visits to the Wigmore Hall for the Radio 3 lunchtime concerts - 1pm on Mondays.

In Tune Photo Gallery
All of the distinguished artists who visit the In Tune studio have their photographs taken. Check out the Gallery!

Radio 3 Guide to Classical Music
Follow the timeline of classical music, the history of instruments and explore musical genres.

Looking for an orchestra
Radio 3's Listen Up Festival has produced a UK-wide find-an-orchestra guide. Visit the page and locate your nearest orchestra.

