Through the Night

[Ein Heldenleben]

A fine Fidelio from ROH in 2020 last night 13 May: Davidsen, Kaufmann, Pappano.

Thanks for the tip . Also a good Bruckner 8 on I think Thursday night.

[Frances_iom]

like over 90% of TTNs it is a repeat from a few months ago

[mopsus]

Perhaps TTN will start broadcasting longer operas again (e.g. 3+ hours of Glinka's "Ivan Susanin")...

Glinka is a composer I associated with TTN: in the days when I listened to it, his overture to Ruslan and Ludmila used to be the most frequently played piece.

[AuntDaisy]

like over 90% of TTNs it is a repeat from a few months ago

Are you sure? Last night's TTN was a repeat of 4/7/2023 & 19/2/2024.

But, yes, TTN can repeat and repeat.

[AuntDaisy]

Glinka is a composer I associated with TTN: in the days when I listened to it, his overture to Ruslan and Ludmila used to be the most frequently played piece.

For me, that overture is forever the theme to "Oscar's Orchestra", which the boys, when young, used watch on TV.

[AuntDaisy]

Not quite sure what to make of John Shea's Twitter post.
It's good news that TTN listener numbers have increased by 44%. Or, is it a sign that R3 daytime schedule changes are nudging more people towards TTN?

John Shea @johnshea63
Our latest increase in listeners includes a 44% year-on-year rise for @BBCRadio3 Through the Night. I’m thrilled for everyone who works on it. Taking you all on this nightly journey around Europe is still - in every sense - a dream job! @HoskinLizzie
https://x.com/bbcradio3/stat

[LMcD]

[QUOTE=AuntDaisy;n1337814]Not quite sure what to make of John Shea's Twitter post.
It's good news that TTN listener numbers have increased by 44%. Or, is it a sign that R3 daytime schedule changes are nudging more people towards TTN?
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I'm certainly listening to TTN more than I used to. It has been pointed out elsewhere on the Forum that items from non-European countries such as Canada, Australia and South Korea, which have a relationship with the EBU, also feature regularly.

[french frank]

See the writing? R3 Old Style becomes a nightime only station, available on Sounds. Six hours non-stop - as good as the old Third Programme ... Hope Nick Armstrong has noted the description of this Sunday's programme in the online schedule. Ah, memories! :-)

[AuntDaisy]

See the writing? R3 Old Style becomes a nightime only station, available on Sounds. Six hours non-stop - as good as the old Third Programme ... Hope Nick Armstrong has noted the description of this Sunday's programme in the online schedule. Ah, memories! :-)

Of Mr Kipling?

[mopsus]

I'm certainly listening to TTN more than I used to. It has been pointed out elsewhere on the Forum that items from non-European countries such as Canada, Australia and South Korea, which have a relationship with the EBU, also feature regularly.

When I was a regular listener there were a great many Canadian performances. We imagined an invented ensemble, the 'Saskatchewan Strings' which populated the airwaves in the small hours with neglected but worthwhile works.

[Nick Armstrong]

Hope Nick Armstrong has noted the description of this Sunday's programme in the online schedule. Ah, memories! :-)

I have now!

[LMcD]

I have now!

Sounds delicious!

[Nick Armstrong]

Sounds delicious!

New R3 presenter Mr Kipling

[Serial_Apologist]

New R3 presenter Mr Kipling

Reminds me of that old story about the two retired generals in conversation:

"I say, what do you reckon about Kipling?"
"No idea, old bean - I've never kippled".

[LMcD]

Reminds me of that old story about the two retired generals in conversation:

"I say, what do you reckon about Kipling?"
"No idea, old bean - I've never kippled".

Probably because it's ruddy 'ard work.