The BBC has announced that it has a sustainable plan for the future of the BBC Singers, in association with The VOCES8 Foundation.
The threat to reduce the staff of the three English orchestras by 20% has not been lifted, but it is being reconsidered.
See the BBC press release here.

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SATURDAY 05 APRIL 2008


SAT 01:00 Through the Night (b009mglj)


SAT 05:00 Through the Night (b009mgll)
Through the Night


SAT 07:00 Breakfast (b009prjk)


SAT 09:00 CD Review (b009prmc)
Building a Library: Scriabin: Le Poème de l’extase


SAT 12:15 Music Matters (b009prmf)


SAT 13:00 The Early Music Show (b009rns5)
Inspiring Lutenists

01 John Dowland
My Lord Chamberlaine his galliard P.37 for 2 players on 1 lute
Performer: Nigel North
Performer: Robert Spencer
Duration 00:02:32

02 00:02:32 John Dowland
My Lady Hunsdons puffe - almain for lute
Performer: Robert Spencer
Duration 00:01:22

03 00:03:54 Robert Spencer (artist)
Anon: Gray's Inn Masque
Performer: Robert Spencer
Duration 00:01:12

04 00:05:06 John Dowland
In darknesse let mee dwell [pub. in 'A musical banquet', 1610]
Performer: James Bowman
Performer: Robert Spencer
Duration 00:04:01

05 00:09:07 Charles Mouton
L' Oraison funebre de M Gaultier for lute
Performer: Nigel North
Duration 00:05:08

06 00:14:15 Andrew Manze (artist)
BIAGIO MARINI- Sonata Basso e Violino Op. 22
Performer: Andrew Manze
Performer: John Toll
Performer: Nigel North
Duration 00:05:22

07 00:19:37 Alessandro Piccinini
Toccata no. 10
Performer: Nigel North
Duration 00:03:00

08 00:22:37 Alessandro Piccinini
Chiaccona in partite variate for chitarrone
Performer: Nigel North
Duration 00:02:16

09 00:24:53 Johann Sebastian Bach
Partita no. 2 in D minor BWV.1004 for violin solo
Performer: Nigel North
Duration 00:14:02


SAT 14:00 Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert (b009ps3q)


SAT 15:00 World Routes (b007npls)
in Cuba
Matanzas, birthplace of rumba and danzon

01
Rumba
Lucy Duran and Cuban radio presenter Juan Jacomino explore Matanzas, the birthplace of Rumba. They join the rehearsal of Cuba’s cult Rumba group, “Munequitos de Matanzas”, and hear a rumba.
Duration 00:05:20

02 00:02:16 Los Muñequitos de Matanzas (artist)
Congo Yambumba
Performer: Los Muñequitos de Matanzas
Duration 00:03:04

03 00:05:21
Rumba and its origins
“Munequitos de Matanzas” show Lucy round the streets of Marina. She is told about Rumba’s characteristics, its African and Spanish ingredients, dance style and its connection to Afro-Cuban religion.
Duration 00:09:51

04 00:10:59 Los Muñequitos de Matanzas (artist)
Columbia
Performer: Los Muñequitos de Matanzas
Duration 00:04:14

05 00:15:13
Danzon
Lucy leaves Marina, the birthplace of Rumba, to discover the other the other musical style that Matanzas is famous for – Danzon. She hears the first ever Danzon tune written is 1879.
Duration 00:04:00

06 00:16:41 Orquesta Acierto Juvenil (artist)
Las Alturas de Simpson
Performer: Orquesta Acierto Juvenil
Duration 00:02:32

07 00:19:14
The origins of Danzon
Jesus O’Reilly explains the origins of European-influenced Matanzas-born Danzon and how it developed into the Mambo and the Cha-cha-cha. Orquesta Acierto Juvenil, a group of elderly musicians perform.
Duration 00:08:56

08 00:21:48 Orquesta Acierto Juvenil (artist)
Angoa
Performer: Orquesta Acierto Juvenil
Duration 00:06:22

09 00:28:11
Buena Vista Social Club
Back in Havana Lucy meets the Juan De Marcos, the man behind the Buena Vista Social Club. He shows her around the Egrem Studios and tells how virtually unknown musicians became international stars.
Duration 00:16:17

10 00:28:57 Buena Vista Social Club (artist)
Chan Chan
Performer: Buena Vista Social Club
Duration 00:01:01

11 00:32:10 Buena Vista Social Club featuring Ruben Gonzalez (artist)
Pueblo Nuevo
Performer: Buena Vista Social Club featuring Ruben Gonzalez
Duration 00:00:46

12 00:34:57 Buena Vista Social Club featuring Omara Portuondo (artist)
Veinte Anos
Performer: Buena Vista Social Club featuring Omara Portuondo
Duration 00:00:58

13 00:39:39 Buena Vista Social Club (artist)
Buena Vista Social Club
Performer: Buena Vista Social Club
Duration 00:04:49

14 00:44:29
Lucy Duran and her father
Whilst in Old Havana Lucy talks about her father, a Spanish musician who was invited by Ernest Hemingway to Havana in the 1940s, and his love for Cuban music.
Duration 00:07:11

15 00:47:55 Septeto Tipico de Sones (artist)
Dime que si
Performer: Septeto Tipico de Sones
Duration 00:03:45

16 00:51:41
Lucy finishes her trip around Cuba
Lucy ends her journey in a Tavern in old Havana. Lucy talks about the professionalism of Cuban musicians and the strong oral tradition. “Cuba is its music” sums up Juan Jacomino.
Duration 00:06:46

17 00:55:16 Septeto Tipico de Sones (artist)
Goza mi rumba
Performer: Septeto Tipico de Sones
Duration 00:58:27


SAT 16:00 Jazz Line-Up (b009ps3v)


SAT 17:30 Jazz Record Requests (b009fn11)


SAT 18:30 Opera on 3 (b009ps3y)
Puccini: La Boheme


SAT 21:45 Pre-Hear (b009ps40)


SAT 22:30 Hear and Now (b009ps4p)



SUNDAY 06 APRIL 2008


SUN 00:00 The Early Music Show (b009mbkh)
The Duke of Chandos

01 Daniel Purcell (artist)
Sonata in D minor
Performer: Daniel Purcell

02 George Frideric Handel
Fugue in B flat from Six Fugues

03 Johann Christoph Pepusch (artist)
Cantata V: Corydon (1710)
Performer: Johann Christoph Pepusch

04 Francesco Scarlatti (artist)
Kyrie from Messa
Performer: Francesco Scarlatti

05 George Frideric Handel
Alla hornpipe from Water music Suite in F major

06 George Frideric Handel
O Ruddier than the cherry from Acis and Galatea

07 George Frideric Handel
Chandos Anthem No. 4: O sing unto the Lord a new song

08 00:03:58 Daniel Purcell (artist)
Sonata in D minor
Performer: Daniel Purcell
Duration 00:05:44

09 00:12:19 George Frideric Handel
Fugue in B flat from Six Fugues or Voluntaries for the Organ or Harpsichord
Duration 00:02:54

10 00:15:46 Pepusch (artist)
Cantata V: Corydon
Performer: Pepusch
Duration 00:08:43

11 00:25:08 Francesco Scarlatti (artist)
Kyrie from Messa
Performer: Francesco Scarlatti
Duration 00:05:03

12 00:34:11 George Frideric Handel
Alla Hornpipe from Water Music Suite in F major
Duration 00:04:54

13 00:40:22 George Frideric Handel
'O Ruddier than the Cherry' from 'Acis and Galatea'
Duration 00:03:01

14 00:45:15 George Frideric Handel
Chandos Anthem No.4, 'O sing unto the Lord a new song'
Duration 00:14:31


SUN 01:00 Through the Night (b009ps87)


SUN 04:31 Through the Night (b009ps89)
Through the Night


SUN 07:00 Breakfast (b009psb5)


SUN 10:00 Sunday Morning (b009psbr)


SUN 12:00 Private Passions (b009pscj)


SUN 13:00 The Early Music Show (b009ps3n)
Sacred Music: Tallis and Byrd in London


SUN 14:00 Radio 3 Requests (b009psx1)


SUN 16:00 Choral Evensong (b009psx3)


SUN 17:00 Discovering Music (b009psx5)
Scriabin's World

01 Alexander Scriabin (artist)
6 Preludes for piano (Op.13)
Performer: Alexander Scriabin

02 Alexander Scriabin (artist)
Concerto for piano and orchestra (Op.20) in F sharp minor
Performer: Alexander Scriabin

03 Alexander Scriabin (artist)
Symphony no. 1 (Op.26) in E major
Performer: Alexander Scriabin

04 Alexander Scriabin (artist)
Sonata for piano no. 5 (Op.53) in F sharp major
Performer: Alexander Scriabin

05 Alexander Scriabin (artist)
Prometheus (The poem of fire) for piano, chorus, organ and orchestra (Op.60)
Performer: Alexander Scriabin

06 Alexander Scriabin (artist)
5 Preludes for piano (Op.74)
Performer: Alexander Scriabin


SUN 18:30 Choir and Organ (b009py3p)


SUN 20:00 Drama on 3 (b009t1kp)
Swan Song


SUN 20:20 Drama on 3 (b009py3r)
Rudolpho's Zest


SUN 21:50 Sunday Feature (b009qnx4)
Homer's Landscapes
Homer's Landscapes: The Iliad


SUN 22:35 Words and Music (b009py3w)
The Geography of a Home



MONDAY 07 APRIL 2008


MON 00:00 The Early Music Show (b009md1k)
Dufay's Europe

01 Guillaume Dufay
Vasilissa ergo gaude

02 Guillaume Dufay
Adieu ces bon vins de Lannoys

03 Guillaume Dufay
Mille bonjours (claviar)

04 Guillaume Dufay
Ecclesiae Militantis

05 Guillaume Dufay
Qui latuit in virgine

06 Guillaume Dufay
Se la face ay pale

07 Guillaume Dufay
Nuper Rosarum Flores

08 Guillaume Dufay
J'ay mis mon cuer

09 Guillaume Dufay
Gloria from Missa Se la face ay pale

10 Guillaume Dufay
Ave Regina Celorum


MON 01:00 Through the Night (b009pybz)


MON 05:00 Through the Night (b009pyc1)
Through the Night


MON 07:00 Breakfast (b009pyc3)


MON 10:00 Classical Collection (b009pyc5)


MON 12:00 Composer of the Week (b009pyc7)
Court of King James I/VI
The Ruthven Raid

01 Anon. (artist)
O Lusty May
Performer: Anon.

02 Hume (artist)
A Souldiers Resolution
Performer: Hume

03 Hume (artist)
A Jigge
Performer: Hume

04 Hume (artist)
A Spanish Humor
Performer: Hume

05 Black (artist)
Report upon When shall my sorrowful sighing slake
Performer: Black

06 Peebles (artist)
Psalm 107
Performer: Peebles

07 Kinloch (artist)
His Pasmessour
Performer: Kinloch

08 Anon (artist)
Lyk as the dum Solsequium
Performer: Anon

09 Tomkins (artist)
Be strong
Performer: Tomkins

10 Arr Playford (artist)
Scotch Cap
Performer: Arr Playford

11 anon (artist)
The Gypsy Lilt (Rowallan MS)
Performer: anon

12 arr Playford (artist)
A new Scotch Jig
Performer: arr Playford


MON 13:00 Afternoon Concert (b009pyc9)


MON 17:00 In Tune (b009pycc)


MON 19:00 Performance on 3 (b009pygn)


MON 20:45 Composer of the Week (b009pyc7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:00 today]


MON 21:45 Night Waves (b009pygq)


MON 22:30 Artist Focus (b009pyyh)


MON 23:00 The Essay (b009pyym)
Greek and Latin Voices (Herodotus)
Episode 1


MON 23:15 Awards for World Music A to Z (b009rh01)



TUESDAY 08 APRIL 2008


TUE 01:00 Through the Night (b009q4xn)


TUE 04:00 Through the Night (b009rvnm)
Through the Night


TUE 05:00 Through the Night (b009q4zj)
Through the Night


TUE 07:00 Breakfast (b009q4zl)


TUE 10:00 Classical Collection (b009q4zn)


TUE 12:00 Composer of the Week (b009q51w)
Court of King James I/VI
Gunpowder and Tobacco


TUE 13:00 Afternoon Concert (b009q55l)


TUE 17:00 In Tune (b009q5hz)


TUE 19:00 Performance on 3 (b009q55n)


TUE 20:45 Composer of the Week (b009q51w)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:00 today]


TUE 21:45 Night Waves (b009q55q)


TUE 22:30 Artist Focus (b009q55s)


TUE 23:00 The Essay (b009q58h)
Greek and Latin Voices (Herodotus)
Episode 2


TUE 23:15 Late Junction (b009q5fn)



WEDNESDAY 09 APRIL 2008


WED 01:00 Through the Night (b009q8s3)


WED 05:00 Through the Night (b009q8yh)
Through the Night


WED 07:00 Breakfast (b009q8yk)


WED 10:00 Classical Collection (b009q8ym)


WED 12:00 Composer of the Week (b009q51z)
Court of King James I/VI
The Prince's Tunes


WED 13:00 Afternoon Concert (b009q8yp)


WED 17:00 In Tune (b009q5j1)


WED 19:00 Performance on 3 (b009q90w)


WED 20:45 Composer of the Week (b009q51z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:00 today]


WED 21:45 Night Waves (b009q90y)


WED 22:30 Artist Focus (b009q910)


WED 23:00 The Essay (b009q58k)
Greek and Latin Voices (Herodotus)
Episode 3


WED 23:15 Late Junction (b009q912)



THURSDAY 10 APRIL 2008


THU 01:00 Through the Night (b009q93x)


THU 04:11 Through the Night (b009s07l)
Through the Night


THU 05:00 Through the Night (b009q93z)
Through the Night


THU 07:00 Breakfast (b009q941)


THU 10:00 Classical Collection (b009q943)


THU 12:00 Composer of the Week (b009q521)
Court of King James I/VI
Poison and Cakes


THU 13:00 Afternoon Concert (b009q945)


THU 17:00 In Tune (b009q5j3)


THU 19:00 Performance on 3 (b009q947)


THU 20:45 Composer of the Week (b009q521)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:00 today]


THU 21:45 Night Waves (b009q949)


THU 22:30 Artist Focus (b009q94c)


THU 23:00 The Essay (b009q58m)
Greek and Latin Voices (Herodotus)
Episode 4


THU 23:15 Late Junction (b009q94f)



FRIDAY 11 APRIL 2008


FRI 01:00 Through the Night (b009q97n)
Through the Night


FRI 04:00 Through the Night (b009rxf2)
Through the Night


FRI 05:00 Through the Night (b009q97q)
Through the Night


FRI 07:00 Breakfast (b009q97s)


FRI 10:00 Classical Collection (b009q97v)


FRI 12:00 Composer of the Week (b009tvhq)
Court of King James I/VI
Episode 5


FRI 13:00 Afternoon Concert (b009q97x)


FRI 17:00 In Tune (b009q5j5)


FRI 19:00 Performance on 3 (b009q97z)


FRI 20:45 Composer of the Week (b009tvhq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:00 today]


FRI 21:45 The Verb (b009q981)


FRI 22:30 Jazz Library (b009q983)
Chico Hamilton

01 Chico Hamilton Quintet and Fred Katz (artist)
Mr Jo Jones
Performer: Chico Hamilton Quintet and Fred Katz

02 Russell Jacquet and His Yellow Jackets (artist)
Blues a la Russ
Performer: Russell Jacquet and His Yellow Jackets

03 Gerry Mulligan Quartet (artist)
Bernie's Tune
Performer: Gerry Mulligan Quartet

04 Gerry Mulligan Quartet (artist)
Godchild
Performer: Gerry Mulligan Quartet

05 Gerry Mulligan Quartet (artist)
Moonlight In Vermont
Performer: Gerry Mulligan Quartet

06 Gerry Mulligan Quartet (artist)
Carioca
Performer: Gerry Mulligan Quartet

07 Chico Hamilton (artist)
I Want to be Happy
Performer: Chico Hamilton

08 Chico Hamilton (artist)
Blue Sands
Performer: Chico Hamilton

09 Chico Hamilton (artist)
Pottsville USA
Performer: Chico Hamilton

10 Chico Hamilton (artist)
I'm Beginning to See the Light
Performer: Chico Hamilton

11 Chico Hamilton (artist)
Mallet Dance
Performer: Chico Hamilton

12 Chico Hamilton (artist)
Thoughts of Pres
Performer: Chico Hamilton


FRI 23:30 Jazz on 3 (b009q985)
John Scofield Trio plus horns