Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—02/01/2012
John Shea presents the BBC Concert Orchestra performing music by John Foulds.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Monday - Sara Mohr-Pietsch
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents music by Balakirev, Schubert and Saint-Saens.
09:00
Essential Classics—Monday - Sarah Walker
Sarah Walker presents music by Mendelssohn, Schoenberg and Tchaikovsky.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Robert Schumann (1810-1856), A Law unto Himself
1/5Donald focuses on Schumann's formative years and discovers his career doubts.(R)
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Schwetzingen Festival 2011, Takacs Quartet
5/9Takacs Quartet in Schubert: Allegro assai (String Quartet No 12); String Quartet No 15.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Music for the Theatre, Episode 5
Penny Gore presents music by Elgar, Sibelius and Georges Jacobi.
16:30
In Tune—2012 Preview, Nicholas McGegan
Sean Rafferty previews the year ahead in music and talks to conductor Nicholas McGegan.
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Evening
18:30
Composer of the Week—Robert Schumann (1810-1856), A Law unto Himself
1/5Donald focuses on Schumann's formative years and discovers his career doubts.(R)
19:30
Radio 3 Live in Concert—BBC Proms 2011, Prom 40: Comedy Prom
Maverick Australian comedian Tim Minchin hosts the first-ever comedy Prom.(R)
21:30
Belief—Rupert Sheldrake
Joan Bakewell explores areas of belief with biologist Professor Rupert Sheldrake.
22:00
Radio 3 Live in Concert—BBC Proms 2011, Prom 48: Angela Hewitt
Angela Hewitt joins the BBC SSO under Andrew Manze to perform Brahms and Schumann.(R)
23:15
Jazz on 3—Review of International Jazz in 2011
Jez Nelson reviews the best international jazz of 2011.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—03/01/2012
John Shea presents the BBC Symphony Orchestra performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 4.
