BBC Radio 3 'Music on the Brink'

[MichaelBully]

Heard an announcement for this series on BBC Radio 3. Looks fascinating.

For listeners outside Britain, hopefully most programmes should be on BBC 'Listen Again' service.

From 6 to 11 January 2014, BBC Radio 3 steps into the cultural ferment of Europe at the outset of 1914, as the world teetered unknowingly on the edge of war. As part of World War One on the BBC, Radio 3’s 'Music on the Brink' relives the music of five capitals about to undergo a shock.

The week-long exploration captures the mood of January 1914, through concert halls, cafes, theatres and opera houses, when conductors and soloists toured the globe and crossed European borders on a regular basis and modernist experiments in music, art and literature were already present. Seven months later, in the summer of 1914, this world would end.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2013/r3-ww1.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01n6nr7

[David Ridgus]

Michael

Well the Beeb are certainly hitting the ground running on the Radio at least! I thought it meant a programme a day but looking at the link you sent it basically dominates every strand all week. Back at school so will only be able to dip in but looks very interesting. Thank you for posting the details.

David

[MichaelBully]

Glad to help. I was patiently waiting for 'The Archers' to come on and heard the announcement about the above series so did a websearch.. I imagine that many of the programmes will be available on 'Listen Again' for a week at least. Best wishes for 2014. Michael

[David Ridgus]

Best wishes for 2014. Michael

And to you. Looking forward to more cultural chats during 2014!

David