Three to look out for
Alan Davey, the controller of BBC Radio 3, picks out three great moments to tune into this February
A Celebration of the BBC Orchestras and Choirs
The BBC’S ensembles present a series of live concerts based on the theme of ‘reinvention’. The music of Stravinsky is at the heart of the weekend’s programming, marking 50 years since his death. 12-14 February
Classical Commonwealth
Belize-born British composer Errollyn Wallen explores the history of music in the Commonwealth and how it has intersected with British classical traditions. From Scottish folk songs to Mayan chant from her native Caribbean, Wallen examines the far-reaching concept of ‘British music’.
Sunday Feature: 21 February, 6.45pm
Lunchtime Concerts from Cardiff
The Consone Quartet has curated a week of lunchtime concerts live from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, focused on the music of Schubert and Schumann. They’ll be joined by Paolo Zanzu on the fortepiano, as well as tenor Gwilym Bowen and cellist Anastasia Kobekina. Lunchtime Concert: 16-19 February, 1pm