Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—25/05/2012
With John Shea. The Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana in Haydn, Martinu and Mendelssohn.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Sara Mohr-Pietsch
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show.
09:00
Essential Classics—Friday - Sarah Walker
With Sarah Walker. Including Sarah's Essential Choice: Bach: Magnificat.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Edvard Grieg (1843-1907), Twilight Years
5/5Donald Macleod introduces Grieg's best known work: his piano concerto.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Britten Sinfonia at Lunch, Episode 4
4/4Mark Padmore (tenor) the Britten Sinfonia perform Vaughan Williams, Dove and Warlock.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—BBC Philharmonic in Concert, Episode 4
4/4The BBC Philharmonic plays at MediaCity, Salford. Plus a performance of American classics.
16:30
In Tune—Cristina Ortiz and Grange Park Opera
A selection of music and guests from the arts world.
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Evening
18:30
Composer of the Week—Edvard Grieg (1843-1907), Twilight Years
5/5Donald Macleod introduces Grieg's best known work: his piano concerto.
19:30
Radio 3 Live in Concert—BBC NOW - Philippe Manoury, Shostakovich, Debussy
Francois-Xavier Roth conducts the BBC NOW in Philippe Manoury, Shostakovich and Debussy.
22:00
The Verb—Wendy Cope, Barb Jungr, Joanne Harris, Simon Mole
Ian McMillan is joined by poet Wendy Cope, singer Barb Jungr and novelist Joanne Harris.
22:45
The Essay—The Team Photo, Horatio Clare
5/5Writer Horatio Clare considers a team photo from his time as a member of a lifeboat crew.
23:00
World on 3—Vusi Mahlasela in Session
Lopa Kothari presents new world music and a session with singer-songwriter Vusi Mahlasela.
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Late
01:00
Through the Night—26/05/2012
With John Shea. Including Lukasz Borowicz conducting the Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
