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The Essay
EarthWorks
Recorded live at Wigmore Hall, the Belcea Quartet and Quatuor Ébène join forces. Read more
Nine great reasons to meditate
What meditation means to The Music & Meditation Podcast hosts and how it can help in life
Moon River: The story of the 1962 Oscars Best Song winner
"Wherever you're going, I'm going your way..."
Sound of Cinema Sunday
Full details of Radio 3's all-day celebration of film music.
Ten women composers you should know this International Women's Day.
Meet the women composers whose work will be part of the 2024 BBC Ten Pieces collection.
International Women's Day on Radio 3
A full day of music by women composers on Radio 3 – full details.
Bacon in Moscow – illustrated
How Francis Bacon became the first major Western artist to exhibit solo in the USSR.
Music for moonlight
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Classical music to inspire you
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
World-class classical music – live
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Amanda Maier-Röntgen (1853-1894)
In Bach’s footsteps
Donald Macleod tells the story of Maier’s first years in Leipzig.
Music making from Denmark and the BBC Singers
Tom McKinney showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
Classical soundtrack for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.