Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—09/01/2012
John Shea presents the Fine Arts String Quartet playing Haydn, Shostakovich and Franck.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Monday - Sara Mohr-Pietsch
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show.
09:00
Essential Classics—Monday - Sarah Walker
Sarah Walker presents music by Handel, Bach and Haydn.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Francois Couperin (1668-1733), Couperin the Great
1/5Donald Macleod introduces Couperin's work.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Wigmore Hall: London Conchord Ensemble
Live from Wigmore Hall, the London Conchord Ensemble plays Poulenc, Mozart and Beethoven.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Episode 1
1/3Katie Derham presents the BBC NOW in music by Debussy, Jolivet, Mozart and Bruckner.
16:30
In Tune—Monday - Sean Rafferty
Live music from Christopher Purves, cellists including Paul Watkins, plus Paul McCreesh.
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Evening
18:30
Composer of the Week—Francois Couperin (1668-1733), Couperin the Great
1/5Donald Macleod introduces Couperin's work.
19:30
Radio 3 Live in Concert—BBC Singers: The Adoration of the Magi
German baroque choral and instrumental music for the season of Epiphany.
22:00
Night Waves—Shame
Matthew Sweet and guests discuss Shame, The Iron Lady and Russia's Strongman.
22:45
The Essay—British War Films of the 50s, The Cruel Sea
Simon Heffer on the film The Cruel Sea, about the price of victory in World War Two.
23:00
Jazz on 3—Steve Coleman's Reflex Trio
Jez Nelson presents a concert given by saxophonist Steve Coleman and his Reflex Trio.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—10/01/2012
John Shea's selection includes Havergal Brian's Symphony No 1, from the 2011 BBC Proms.
