Monday 12th December 2005

07:00

Morning on 3

12 December 2005

Sandy Burnett starts a whistle stop tour of the music of Spanish America in the Golden Age; and he explores the music-making of the Argentinian born pianist, Martha Argerich.

From 7.00am

Anon: Hanacpachap cussicuinin (Ritual Lima)
Ex Cathedra
Jeffrey Skidmore (conductor)

Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No 6 in D flat
Martha Argerich (piano)
(Live recording made at 1957 Geneva International Piano Competition)

Berlioz: March for the Queen's Entry; Act 4 Sc 2 Pas de Almees; Act 4 Sc 2 Danse des esclaves; Act 4 Sc 2 Pas des esclaves nubiennes; From the Trojans
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Colin Davis (conductor)

Anon (Chiquito Mission): Aqui ta naqui, Caima, Iyai Jesus
Katia Escalera (soprano)
Florilegium

Hummel: Andante with variations from Septet, Op 74, in Dm
Capricorn

Glinka: Valse-fantasie in Bm, arr for orchestra
Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra
Paavo Jarvi (conductor)

From 8.30am

Prokofiev: Toccata in Dm, Op 11
Martha Argerich (piano)

Rebel: Tombeau de Monsieur de Lully (Recueil de douze sonates a II et III parties, 1712-13)
Les Musiciens du Louvre
Marc Minkowski (conductor)

Ravel: Piano Concerto in G
Martha Argerich (piano)
Berlin Philharmonic
Claudio Abbado (conductor)

10:00

CD Masters

12 December 2005

Jonathan Swain features music from JS Bach's personal library and recordings by Sir Adrian Boult.

Humperdinck: Hänsel und Gretel - Overture
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)

Johann Christoph Bach: Prelude & Fugue in E flat
Carl Weinrich (organ)
Ich lasse dich nicht
Unnamed choir and organist
Jack Westrup (conductor)

Johann Michael Bach: Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr
Wilhelm Krumbach (organ)

Mozart: Symphony No 35 in D, Haffner, K385
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)

Georg Christoph Bach: Siehe, wie fein und lieblich ist
Capella Fidicinia Leipzig
Hans Grüß (conductor)

Strauss: Don Quixote, Op 35
Jacqueline du Pré (cello)
Herbert Downes (viola)
Desmond Bradley (violin)
New Philharmonia Orchestra
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor)

Reincken: Partita V in Em, (Hortus Musicus)
Musica Antiqua Köln
Reinhardt Goebel (director/violin)

12:00

Composer of the Week

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)

Part One

Tchaikovsky once said that his whole life had been a chain of misfortunes because of his sexuality. Beginning a week-long exploration of the paradoxes and dichotomies behind the composer's life, Donald Macleod examines Tchaikovsky's attitude towards both sexes.

Amid the Din of the Ball, Op 38, No 3
Sergei Leiferkus (baritone)
Semion Skigin (piano)

Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Bernard Haitink (conductor)

Six French Songs, Op 65
Julia Varady (soprano)
Aribert Reimann (piano)

The Enchantress, Act 1 (Excerpt)
Marina Shaguch
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Neeme Järvi (conductor)

The Nutcracker, Scene 14 (Excerpts)
London Symphony Orchestra
Charles Mackerras (conductor)

13:00

Lunchtime Concert

Katerina Karnéus and Johan Ullén

12 December 2005

Live from the Wigmore Hall, Sean Rafferty presents a recital from Swedish mezzo-soprano Katerina Karnéus, who is joined by fellow Swede, pianist Johan Ullén.

Schubert: Frühlingsglaube, D686; Der Musensohn, D764; Wanderers Nachtlied, D768; Klärchens Lied, D210; Bei dir allein D866/2; Rastlose Liebe, D138
Debussy: Chansons de Bilitis
Poulenc: Métamorphoses
Wagner: Wesendonk Lieder

14:00

Afternoon Performance

German Romantics

As a prelude to BBC Radio 3's Bach Week - a look at his legacy, featuring some of the greatest early romantic music to come out of Germany. Presented by Edward Seckerson, and featuring the BBC Philharmonic.

Beethoven: Violin concerto
Olivier Charlier (violin)
Gianandrea Noseda (conductor)

Reger: 8 sacred songs for chorus, Op 138
BBC Singers
Celso Antunes (conductor)

Beethoven: Symphony No 7
Gianandrea Noseda (conductor)

16:00

Stage and Screen

12 December 2005

Edward Seckerson introduces the classic film scores of Alex North, from Spartacus and A Streetcar Named Desire to the music that never was, for Kubrick's 2001.

17:00

In Tune

12 December 2005

Sean Rafferty presents a selection of music and keeps us up to date with what's happening in the arts world. Email: in.tune@bbc.co.uk

19:00

Performance on 3

British Music Focus

2005 British Composer Awards

Sarah Walker is at the Ironmongers' Hall in the City of London for the 2005 British Composer Awards. The ceremony, the third of its kind, is presented by the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters in association with Radio 3, and includes excerpts from winning works in eleven categories, including the BBC Radio 3 Listeners' Award.

The BBC Singers celebrate the event with a special concert, conducted by Bob Chilcott, after the awards at around 9.00pm. The concert will feature past and present nominees.

22:15

Late Junction

12 December 2005

Fiona Talkington presents vintage music from John Surman; Vashti Bunyan's first new release in 35 years; and one of the greatest West African guitarists, Djelimady Tounkara.

Plus a week of poetry by Ronni Smith begins, especially commissioned by Radio 3.

00:00

Composer of the Week

Orlande de Lassus (1532? - 1594)

Part Two

Lassus was an extraordinarily well-travelled composer. He was born in Mons in Belgium, and subsequently visited Fontainebleu, Mantua, Milan, Naples, Florence, Rome, possibly England, Antwerp, before settling for the last 30 years of his life in Munich.

Donald Macleod and Jeremy Summerly discuss the extent of Lassus' travels, and his remarkable skill with language, something Lassus exploited in his career.

Motet Vinum Bonum
Missa ad Imitationem Vinum Bonum - excerpt - (Kyrie and Gloria)
Ex Cathedra
His Majesty's Sagbutts and Cornetts
Jeffrey Skidmore (director)

Missa Susanne un jour
Oxford Camerata
Jeremy Summerly (conductor)

Toutes les nuicts que sans vous...
Delphine Collot (soprano)
Ricercar Consort
Phillippe Pierlot (director)

01:00

Through the Night

12 December 2005

12 December 2005

With Louise Fryer.

Chamber Music Recital of the Contempo Quartet - playing at the Aula Maxima, University College, Cork on 29th March 2005
1.01am
Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847): String Quartet No 3 in D, Op 44, No 1
1.29am
Bartók, Béla (1881-1945): String Quartet No 4, Sz 91
1.54am
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791): String Quintet in Gm, K516
With Vincent Deprecq (viola)
Bogdan Sofei, Ingrid Nicola (violin)
Andreea Banciu (viola)
Adrian Mantu (cello)

2.27am
Brahms, Johannes (1833-1897): Symphony No 1, Op 68, in Cm
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mark Wigglesworth (conductor)

3.11am
Moscheles, Ignaz (1794-1870): Grosse Sonate in E, Op 41
Tom Beghin (fortepiano)

3.39am
Weber, Carl Maria von (1786-1826): Clarinet Concerto No 2 in E flat, Op 74
Kari Kriikku (clarinet)
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramo (conductor)

4.02am
Monteverdi, Claudio (1567-1643): Si ch'io vorrei morire (1603)
The King's Singers

4.05am
Telemann, Georg Philipp (1681-1767): Sonata in F (Der Getreue Music-Meister)
Michael Schneider (recorder)
Rainer Zipperling (cello)
Harald Hoeren (positive organ)

4.12am
Kapsberger, Giovanni Girolamo (c.1580-1651): Toccata Arpeggiata (1604)
Hopkinson Smith (lute)

4.18am
Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770 -1827): 1st movement from Cello Sonata, Op 69, in A
Duo Broch/Schousboe

4.30am
Haydn, Joseph (1732-1809): Symphony No 7 in C - Le Midi
National Arts Centre Orchestra
Gabriel Chmura (conductor)

4.51am
Rossini, Gioacchino (1792-1868): Ellen's aria - Tanti affeti (La Donna del lago)
Adriana Marfisi (soprano)
Oslo Chorus & Philharmonic
Nello Santi (conductor)

5.00am
Marais, Marin (1656-1728): Cloches ou Carillons (Paris 1701)
Ricercar Consort

5.05am
de Wert, Giaches (1535-1596): Qual musico gentil (Venice 1586)
The Consort of Musicke

5.15am
Debussy, Claude (1862-1918): Rhapsodie
Miha Rogina (alto saxophone)
Jan Sever (piano)

5.27am
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791): Vado, ma Dove, K583
Barbara Hendricks (soprano)
Risør Festival Strings
Per Kristian Skalstad (conductor)

5.32am
Giustini, Lodovico (1685-1743): Sonata in Gm, Op 1, No 1
Melvyn Tan (fortepiano)

5.43am
Verdelot, Philippe (1480/5-1530/2): Sint dicte grates Christo
BBC Singers
Stephen Cleobury (conductor)

5.49am
Borodin, Alexander (1833-1887), ed Glazunov: Symphony No 3
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Bramwell Tovey (conductor)

6.08am
Rachmaninov, Sergei (1873-1943): Sonata No 2 in B flat m, Op 36
Aldo Ciccolini (piano)

6.27am
Mini Series
Korngold, Erich (1897-1957): Military March
Slovenian Radio & Television Symphony Orchestra
Walter Proost (conductor)

6.31am
Delius, Frederick (1862-1934): Violin Concerto
Philippe Djokic (violin)
Symphony Nova Scotia
Georg Tintner (conductor)