Afternoon on 3 - 17/12/2007

Presented by Fiona Talkington. 1.00pm Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert Verity Sharp introduces a concert by pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja from the Wigmore Hall, London. Schumann: Papillons for piano, Op 2 Chopin: Scherzos for piano: No 1 in B minor, Op 20; No 2 in B flat minor, Op 31; No 3 in C sharp minor, Op 39; No 4 in E, Op 54 2.00pm British Symphony Series Throughout the week, Afternoon on 3 focuses on the music and musical enthusiasms of British composer David Matthews. Plus new recordings that mark important anniversaries for other British composers - in this programme it's Elizabeth Maconchy, who was born 100 years ago. David Matthews: Symphony No 1 Ulster Orchestra George Vass (conductor) Ravel: La valse BBC National Orchestra of Wales Jac van Steen (conductor) John McCabe: Pilgrim BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Christopher Austin (conductor) Elizabeth Maconchy: Concertino for piano and string orchestra Ambache Chamber Orchestra Diana Ambache (piano/director) Richard Rodney Bennett: Serenades BBC Singers Stephen Cleobury (conductor) David Matthews: Chaconne BBC Symphony Orchestra Jac van Steen (conductor) Debussy: Jeux BBC Symphony Orchestra Pierre Boulez (conductor) Grace Williams: Sea sketches for string orchestra Ambache Chamber Orchestra Diana Ambache (director) Schumann: Symphony No 4 BBC National Orchestra of Wales Jac van Steen (conductor).