Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Proms 2014: David Zinman conducting the Zurich Tonhalle
Jonathan Swain with David Zinman's final concert as music director of the Zurich Tonhalle.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Ian Skelly
Ian Skelly presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, with listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Thursday - Rob Cowan with Lee Hall
Artist of the Week: Gennady Rozhdestvensky, featured conducting Rachmaninov: Symphony No 1
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Enrique Granados (1867-1916), Barcelona in Mind
4/5Donald Macleod on how Granados's home city of Barcelona had a powerful influence on him.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Great Mountains Music Festival, Episode 3
3/4Poulenc, Chausson and Escaich from 2015's Great Mountains Music Festival in South Korea.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Bach - St John Passion
Verity Sharp presents a recording of Bach's St John Passion from Philippe Herreweghe.
16:30
In Tune—Tom Poster, Richard Alston
Sean Rafferty interviews choreographer Richard Alston. Plus live music from Tom Poster.
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Evening
18:30
Composer of the Week—Enrique Granados (1867-1916), Barcelona in Mind
4/5Donald Macleod on how Granados's home city of Barcelona had a powerful influence on him.(R)
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Academy of Ancient Music - Bach Cantatas
Pavlo Beznosiuk directs the Academy of Ancient Music in Bach cantatas.
22:00
Free Thinking—Suits; Neil LaBute
Shahidha Bari explores the history of suits with Anne McElvoy. Plus dramatist Neil LaBute.
22:45
The Essay—Desperately Seeking Eternity, Desperately Seeking Eternity: Naomi Alderman
4/5Novelist and game creator Naomi Alderman spekas on mathematical theories about infinity.
23:00
Late Junction—Thursday - Nick Luscombe
Nick Luscombe's selection includes music from Bjork and Blind Willie Johnson.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Boris Papandopulo's Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
For Good Friday, a performance of Boris Papandopulo's Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ.
