Afternoon on 3

Today's programme featuring the Berlin Philharmonic begins with an arrangement of Poulenc's Figure humaine for 12 cellos. This is followed by a rare chance to hear Haydn's mighty oratorio The Seasons in a performance given by the orchestra under principal conductor Simon Rattle last year. Presented by Penny Gore. 2.00pm Poulenc: Figure humaine Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic 2.25pm Haydn: The Seasons Christiane Oelze (soprano, Hanne) John Mark Ainsley (tenor, Lukas) Thomas Quasthoff (baritone, Simon) Berlin Radio Chorus Berlin Philharmonic Simon Rattle (conductor).