Radio & TV listings

Alan Davey, the controller of BBC Radio 3, picks out three great moments to tune into this August

How to play Beethoven Composer of the Week turns its attention to Beethoven once more, this time focusing on the experience of performing and teaching his music. Presenter Donald Macleod is joined by double bassist Chi-chi Nwanoku, pianist Ronald Brautigam, soprano Rachel Nicholls, percussionist Adrian Bending and horn player Sarah Willis to discuss how Beethoven helped develop repertoire for their respective instruments. Composer of the Week: 24-28 August, 1pm

BBC Proms

This year’s Proms season kicks off on Friday 17 July (see p26), with archive Proms broadcast daily on Radio 3. From 28 August, we hope to return to the Royal Albert Hall for the season’s final fortnight. Throughout August

Edinburgh Festival Archive Concerts Although this year’s Edinburgh International Festival has been cancelled, Radio 3 will be broadcasting some of the very best performances from the festival’s recent history.

Edinburgh Festival: 10-28 August, 11am