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Michael Berkeley

@michaelberkele2

Composer, Broadcaster (Presenter of Private Passions - BBC Radio 3) Cross Bench Member of House of Lords

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#Music Boulez at 100: Gerard McBurney Private Passions Sun 12:00 BBC Radio 3 Michael Berkeley's guest is the composer and musicologist Gerard McBurney, who worked with composer Pierre Boulez for many years. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

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The barrister Monica Feria-Tinta specialises in defending our natural world. She began by representing indigenous peoples, from Latin America and the Pacific, setting ground-breaking legal precedents.Monica + Sibelius, Monteverdi and Chopin, noon on Private Passions BBC Radio 3

The barrister Monica Feria-Tinta specialises in defending our natural world. She began by representing indigenous peoples, from Latin America and the Pacific, setting ground-breaking legal precedents.Monica + Sibelius, Monteverdi and Chopin, noon on Private Passions <a href="/BBCRadio3/">BBC Radio 3</a>
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Grab any chance to see the amazing David Hockney exhibition in Paris and especially the operatic sequences that surround you as you lie on the floor. Works from a lifetime of painting, drawing and the creative use of technology.

Grab any chance to see the amazing David Hockney exhibition in Paris and especially the operatic sequences that surround you as you lie on the floor. Works from a lifetime of painting, drawing and the creative use of technology.
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As a prelude to Private Passions celebrating it 30th birthday on Tuesday Private Passions to day at noon BBC Radio 3 has ex-Python and director Terry Gilliam whose musical passions includes Richard Strauss, Berlioz and Delius. A joyous celebration.

As a prelude to Private Passions celebrating it 30th birthday on Tuesday Private Passions to day at noon <a href="/BBCRadio3/">BBC Radio 3</a> has ex-Python  and director Terry Gilliam 
whose musical passions includes Richard Strauss, Berlioz and Delius. A joyous celebration.
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There's a wonderful interview with Michael Berkeley about the BBC Radio 3 series #PrivatePassions, by m'colleague Jane Hill, in the current Radio Times. The show celebrates its 30th anniversary this week, and there are 323 episode of the show on BBC Sounds: bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b…

There's a wonderful interview with <a href="/MichaelBerkele2/">Michael Berkeley</a> about the <a href="/BBCRadio3/">BBC Radio 3</a> series #PrivatePassions, by m'colleague Jane Hill, in the current <a href="/RadioTimes/">Radio Times</a>. The show celebrates its 30th anniversary this week, and there are 323 episode of the show on BBC Sounds: bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b…
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Romola Garai won her first professional acting parts as a teenager. In 2025 she won an Olivier Award for her role in The Years. Her music composers include John Taverner, Handel and Keith Jarrett.

Romola Garai won her first professional acting parts as a teenager.  In  2025  she won an Olivier Award for her role in The Years. Her music composers include John Taverner, Handel and Keith Jarrett.
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Last weekend we released a bumper Easter newsletter featuring Jordi Savall, Michael Berkeley, and much more! Read the full newsletter packed with features, concert listings, and more, at 🔗 go.continuoconnect.com/sunday-read-20…

Last weekend we released a bumper Easter newsletter featuring <a href="/jordisavall/">Jordi Savall</a>, <a href="/MichaelBerkele2/">Michael Berkeley</a>, and much more! 

Read the full newsletter packed with features, concert listings, and more, at 🔗 go.continuoconnect.com/sunday-read-20…
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On Private Passions at noon BBC Radio 3 Jonathan Sumption who has combined a high-profile legal career with a passion for medieval history; his books include a five volume, 4000 page account of the Hundred Years War. With Berlioz, Schumann, Britten and Mozart.

On Private Passions at noon <a href="/BBCRadio3/">BBC Radio 3</a> 
Jonathan Sumption  who has combined a high-profile legal career with a passion for medieval history; his books include a five volume, 4000 page account of the Hundred Years War. With Berlioz, Schumann, Britten and Mozart.
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On Private Passions at noon BBC Radio 3 The theatre director Emma Rice, renowned for her bold stagings of much-loved films and books including Brief Encounter, Wuthering Heights and the Red Shoes. She now has her own company, Wise Children. Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Bach

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On Private Passions at noon BBC Radio 3 Philip Hoare's books often describe the lure of the sea. His most recent is William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love, tracing Blake’s influence on poets, writers and musicians. His music includes Prokofiev, Britten and Copland.

On Private Passions at noon <a href="/BBCRadio3/">BBC Radio 3</a>  Philip Hoare's  books often describe the lure of the sea. His most recent is William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love, tracing Blake’s  influence on poets, writers and musicians. His music includes Prokofiev, Britten and Copland.
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The comedian, writer and podcaster Adam Buxton is the guest on Private Passions BBC Radio 3 at noon. With an eye for the weird he has also written two memoirs. Adam's music includes Ravel, Grieg and Thelonious Monk.

The comedian, writer and podcaster Adam Buxton is the guest on Private Passions <a href="/BBCRadio3/">BBC Radio 3</a>  at noon.
With an eye for the weird  he has also written two memoirs. 
Adam's music includes Ravel, Grieg and Thelonious Monk.
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Very sad to hear that we have lost Alan Yentob - as very young men he, Dennis Marks and I worked on Review for James Mossman and Alan was full of the passion and curiosity that was to take him so far. He was a very kind man.

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On Private Passions at noon BBC Radio 3 Neil Hannon the driving force behind the band The Divine Comedy (eg National Express). Neil talks about growing up in Enniskillen and brings usPuccini, Stravinsky, Chopin, Ravel, Michael Nyman, Kate Bush and Scott Walker.

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On Private Passions at noon today BBC Radio 3 Hilary Cottam, writer, innovator and social entrepreneur who argues that we need to re-invent the Welfare State. Hilary's music includes Pergolesi, Chopin, Schubert and Satie.

On Private Passions at noon today <a href="/BBCRadio3/">BBC Radio 3</a>  Hilary Cottam, writer, innovator and social entrepreneur 
who  argues that we need to re-invent the Welfare State. 
Hilary's music includes  Pergolesi, Chopin, Schubert and Satie.