Three to look out for

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

BBC 100

To celebrate the centenary of the BBC, we’re showcasing the BBC orchestras and choirs and the Ulster Orchestra across an entire weekend this month. Each ensemble will perform music from the 100-year period, including a newly commissioned work by Thomas Larcher.

11-13 February

Edward Gregson and Alan Bush

Many reputable British composers owe their musical education to Alan Bush, who taught at the Royal Academy of Music for more than 50 years. We’ll focus on Bush’s music, teaching and political activism, before turning our attention to one of his distinguished students: Edward Gregson.

Composer of the Week: 14-18 February, 12 noon Classical Fix

Following Clemency Burton-hill’s triumphant return on the Christmas edition of the programme, Classical Fix returns to the airwaves – this time presented by Linton Stephens, bassoonist with the Chineke! Orchestra.

Sundays from 13 February, 12am