In Tune (radio programme)

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In Tune
Kronos Quartet (on In Tune, BBC Radio, 2012).jpg
The Kronos Quartet performing live on In Tune in 2012
Genre Classical music, jazz
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Language(s) English
Home station BBC Radio 3
Hosted by Sean Rafferty
Katie Derham
Recording studio Broadcasting House, London
Original release13 July 1992 – present
Audio format Stereophonic sound
Website www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006tp0c

In Tune is a British music magazine programme on BBC Radio 3. It is broadcast in the weekday evening "drive time" slot and features a mix of live and recorded classical and jazz music, interviews with musicians, and arts news. It is billed as "Radio 3's flagship early evening music programme". [1]

Contents

It is broadcast live from the BBC's Broadcasting House in London, and has been noted for its relaxed, convivial style of presentation. [2] [3]

Format

Each programme is followed by the In Tune Mixtape, a 30-minute playlist of music compiled in the style of a mixtape with no presenter commentary. The playlist usually features an eclectic mix of classical works and other musical genres. [4]

History

Presenter Sean Rafferty with violinist Nigel Kennedy at a live broadcast of In Tune from the Southbank Centre in 2014 BBC Radio 3 at Southbank Centre (14729656794).jpg
Presenter Sean Rafferty with violinist Nigel Kennedy at a live broadcast of In Tune from the Southbank Centre in 2014

The programme was first broadcast on 13 July 1992, hosted by Natalie Wheen. [5] It was launched in response to the forthcoming launch of the competitor radio station Classic FM.[ citation needed ] Early shows were additionally presented by Humphrey Carpenter. [6] Since 1997, the show has been hosted by Sean Rafferty, a presenter known for his work on BBC Northern Ireland. [7]

In 2017, Katie Derham joined the programme as a presenter. Derham was an established broadcaster on BBC arts programming, and was especially known as a presenter on BBC Proms. [8] [9] Broadcaster Suzy Klein has also presented the show. [10]

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  10. "In Tune Presenters: Suzy Klein". www.bbc.co.uk. BBC. Retrieved 24 November 2020.