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9am
Sarah sets the tone and mood of the day's programme with a range of music to intrigue, surprise and entertain.

9.30am
Take part in today's musical challenge: identify a piece of music played in reverse.

10am
Sarah's guest this week is the actress Anne Reid. Anne has worked extensively in television, film and theatre, and is best-known for her roles in the hit TV series Last Tango in Halifax, and Dinnerladies. Anne trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts before making early TV appearances on The Benny Hill Show and Hancock's Half Hour. In 1961 Anne joined the cast of Coronation Street, a show that she would be part of 10 years. Her acclaimed performance in Roger Michell's film The Mother with Daniel Craig led her to being awarded the London Critics' Circle Award for Best British Actress and Best Actress at the Cinessonne European Film Festival. As well as discussing her life and work as an actress, throughout the week Anne shares her passion for classical music, choosing a selection of her favourite works.

10.30 Music on Location: Leipzig
This week Sarah explores music connected with Leipzig. Today she sheds light on the work of Johann Schelle, whose musical reforms at the St Thomas Church paved the way for the cantatas of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Proms Artist of the Week: Mark Elder
Sarah's Proms Artist of the Week is Sir Mark Elder. Elder is one of the UK's most successful and respected conductors, and has been at the helm of the 贬补濒濒茅 since 2000. Previously, Elder was Music Director of English National Opera (1979-1993) and has been Principal Guest Conductor of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra and London Mozart Players. He's also worked with orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic and Boston Symphony Orchestra, and in prestigious opera houses such as the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and the Metropolitan Opera New York. This Wednesday (23rd August) Elder brings the 贬补濒濒茅 to the 大象传媒 Proms to perform Dvo艡谩k's Symphony No 9, 'From the New World'. Throughout the week Sarah will be featuring Elder's recordings with the 贬补濒濒茅 of works by Debussy (orch. Colin Matthews), Richard Strauss, Wagner, Finzi and Delius.

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Elegy for Orchestra, Op 20, 'The Fall of the Leaf'
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Mark Elder (conductor).