Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20130311 | This week Afternoon on 3 celebrates the music of Michael Tippett with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Today's offering includes a concert they gave last week featuring his Third Symphony paired with Beethoven's Triple Concerto - you can hear Tippett's own Triple Concerto tomorrow. And as part of the Baroque Spring celebrations, the orchestra have specially recorded Tippett's Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of Corelli to kick off the whole week - together with his Handel Fantasia for Wednesday's programme. Plus Stephen Hough as composer and pianist, with a solo recital including his own Sonata No. 2. Presented by Katie Derham. Tippett: Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of Corelli BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Manze (conductor). 2.20pm Chopin: 2 Nocturnes, Op. 27 Hough: Piano Sonata No. 2 Stephen Hough (piano) 2.50pm Beethoven: Concerto in C major, Op. 56, for violin, cello, piano and orchestra Alexandra Soumm (violin), Nicolas Altstaedt (cello), Igor Levit (piano), David Robertson (conductor). 3.25pm Tippett: Symphony No. 3 Marie Arnet (soprano), Katie Derham presents music by Tippett, Chopin, Stephen Hough and Beethoven. |
| 02 | 20130312 | Afternoon on 3 celebrates the music of Michael Tippett with a live concert from the BBC Symphony Orchestra including his Concerto for Orchestra. There's more from Stephen Hough as both composer and pianist: the BBC Symphony Chorus joins the Orchestra for his Missa Mirabilis, and Hough moves to the keyboard to perform Brahms's Third Piano Sonata. Plus Tippett's Triple Concerto in a performance by the BBC Symphony Orchestra with the Leopold String Trio as soloists. Presented by Katie Derham and Penny Gore. Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture Tippett: Concerto for orchestra BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Gourlay (conductor). 2.45pm Stephen Hough: Missa Mirabilis BBC Symphony Chorus, David Robertson (conductor). 3.10pm Brahms: Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5 Stephen Hough (piano). 3.45pm Tippett: Concerto for violin, viola, cello and orchestra Leopold String Trio, Mark Wigglesworth (conductor). Katie Derham presents music by Berlioz, Tippett, Stephen Hough and Brahms. |
| 03 | 20130313 | Live from St Paul's, Knightsbridge, as part of BBC Radio 3's Baroque Spring: The BBC Singers conducted by Andrew Griffiths perform music for Holy Week including Domenico Scarlatti's exquisite Stabat Mater, depicting the grief of Mary as she weeps at the foot of the cross. This is contrasted with James MacMillan's startlingly powerful contemporary interpretation of three Tenebrae Responsories, setting texts usually sung during the days leading up to Easter. The programme also includes three settings of the Crucifixus by Antonio Lotti, including the famous version for 8 voices which ends the concert. Plus the BBC Symphony Orchestra continue their focus this week on the music of Michael Tippett, with his Baroque-inspired Handel Fantasia. Presented by Katie Derham and Richard Coles. Scarlatti: Stabat Mater Lotti: Crucifixus (3 settings) MacMillan: Tenebrae Responsories BBC Singers, Andrew Griffiths (conductor). 3.05pm Tippett: Fantasia on a theme of Handel for piano and orchestra Ashley Wass (piano), BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Manze (conductor). The BBC Singers perform Scarlatti and MacMillan live in London. Plus music by Tippett. |