Afternoon on 3 - 02/06/2008

Presented by Louise Fryer. Including Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert: Direct from Wigmore Hall in London, Verity Sharp introduces a recital by Argentinian pianist and Radio 3 New Generation Artist Ingrid Fliter. Haydn: Piano Sonata in E minor Beethoven: Piano Sonata in A flat, Op 110 Chopin: Scherzo No 4 in E; Ballade No 4 in F minor Plus Venice: Series of recordings focusing on Venice, with music from around Europe associated with the city. Featuring works by Venetian composers from the 16th to the late 20th century, and composers who visited and were inspired by the city's beauty. Lo Sposalizio Part 1: The Procession through the Venetian Lagoon Part 2: The Holy Mass at San Nicolo Composers include: Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli Guami Kapsberger Piccinini Gussago Monteverdi Viadana Massaino Choir of the King's Consort The King's Consort Matthew Halls (director) Galuppi: Sonata in B flat Scarlatti: 5 Sonatas; Sonata in A, K322; Sonata in F sharp, K319; Sonata in G, K280; Sonata in C minor, K99; Sonata in D minor, K138 Andrea Bacchetti (piano) Vivaldi: Sinfonia in G, RV 146; Concerto in B minor, RV 580 (L'estro armonico, Op 3) Venice Baroque Orchestra Andrea Marcon (harpsichord/director) Rossini: Overture (Semiramide) NDR Symphony Orchestra Zdenek Macal (conductor) Rossini: Bel raggio lusinghier (Semiramide) Elena Mosuc (soprano) Verdi: Bella figlia dell'amore (Rigoletto) Elena Mosuc (soprano) Carmen Oprisanu (mezzo) Robert Nagy (tenor) Alexandru Agache (baritone) Verdi: E' strano! (La Traviata) Nicoleta Ardelean (soprano) Bucharest National Opera Orchestra Gheorghe Costin (conductor).