The internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano, accompanied by a three-piece guest ensemble, journeys through two vibrant musical worlds: she brings warmth and wit to French chansons by Lemarque, Betti, Trenet, Chaminade, Hahn, Ferré, and others, and then turns to the theatrical and daring world of German cabaret, including music by Glanzberg, Hollaender, Jary, Weill, and Eisler.
The UK premiere of James MacMillan's new choral work Angels Unawares alongside his beautiful, contemplative Nothing in Vain, and works by Tallis and Vaughan Williams' hauntingly beautiful Tallis Fantasia.
Elizaveta Ivanova and Sanja Bizjak present a performance of Prokofiev’s Sonatas in this BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert.
Cellist Andreas Brantelid and pianist Julien Quentin present a performance of Prokofiev’s and Shostakovich’s cello sonatas in this BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert.
Elusive dreams, a soaring symphony, plus Thomas Adès conducts French pianist Bertrand Chamayou in his own vibrant evocation of the Creation.
Composer and conductor Thomas Adès celebrates elemental Sibelius, shimmering Saariaho and a new version of his darkly prescient orchestral fable.
The master of minimalism at 90: Susanna Mälkki leads the celebration of Steve Reich with five of his most iconic, influential works.
Tread the snowy expanses of Sibelius’ Finland and Vaughan Williams’ Antartica, and warm up to the impressionistic hues of Dubugnon’s new concerto.