Latest highlights on the BBC
Classical Star
Find out who made it through to the Academy, and add your comments on Episode 1!
Continues Tue 23 Oct, 9pm, BBC TWO
- Channel Change on Freeview
Find out how to re-tune your Freeview box - Radio 3: 40th Anniversary
Celebrating 40 years of Radio 3. - Top conductor leads BBC orchestra
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra appoints a renowned maes...
Album reviews
Nigel Kennedy
Polish SpiritKennedy brings across youthful exuberance and panache.
Rimsky-Korsakov
Piano DuosA worthy performance of an accomplished work.
Susanne Heinrich
Mr Abel's Fine AirsFar more than just dance suites.
Choir of King's College Cambridge
I Heard A VoiceIf you’re a fan of Kings College Choir then you’ll love this.
Sarah Chang
Vivaldi: The Four SeasonsThis is not just a musical firework display but a carefully thought-through performance.
News from the web
New Christmas carol for the Queen
Full story at BBC News
Oct 18 2007 5:02PM
The Magic Numbers Draft In Orchestra For Special Show
Full story at GigwiseOct 18 2007 4:47PM
Classical's no FEAR for Ian
Full story at Daily StarOct 18 2007 1:38PM
Violinist, WSO tackle beloved concerto
Full story at Pittsburgh Tribune Review
TV/Radio listings
Opera on 3: Katya Kabanova
Charles Mackerras conducts Trevor Nunn's acclaimed production of Janacek's opera from the Royal Opera House.
Sat, 6.30pm, Radio 3
- Riccardo Muti at the South Bank
Riccardo Muti conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for the first time in more than 30 years in one of the most keenly anticipated concerts of the season. Thu, 7pm, Radio 3
- The Saturday Play: The Pianist
Radio drama production of Wladyslaw Szpilman's highly acclaimed novel. Read by Peter Guinness, with the music of Chopin played by Mikhail Rudy.
Sat, 2.30pm, Radio 4 - Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Sir Granville Bantock, contemporary of Sir Edward Elgar.
Mon- Fri, 12pm, Radio 3 (repeated each evening at 8.45pm)
