Radio 3 is launching a new programme to make the classical genre more accessible which will see leading musicians performing in people's homes.
With the new 'Musicians on Call' service listeners can request a free one hour performance by two local classical musicians. The programme is specifically aimed at people who are unable to attend concerts. 1,500 musicians from 30 orchestras are taking part in the scheme, including members of the London Symphony Orchestra and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.
A spokesman for 'Musicians On Call' explained: "It has never been done on this scale before, so we do not know whether to expect a deluge of requests or a trickle. All requests will be considered, and they are ready to respond to as many as possible. They might be sent to a town hall or the house of someone unable to leave their home, for example".
Musicians On Call is part of Radio 3's Listen Up! season which will stage more than 500 orchestral concerts and events across the UK