Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition
Catriona Young introduces the Romanian Radio National Orchestra in Weber and Mussorgsky.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Petroc Trelawny
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Thursday - Rob Cowan with Gerald Scarfe
Artist of the Week: George Malcolm, featured conducting Vivaldi's Guitar Concerto in D.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Businessman and Charity-Giver
4/5Donald Macleod considers two different sides of Beethoven's character.(R)
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Belfast Music Society International Festival of Chamber Music 2017, Episode 3
3/4Brodsky Quartet in Mendelssohn and Shostakovich, plus Vikingur Olafsson (piano) in Glass.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Thursday Opera Matinee - Rossini's Il Turco in Italia
Verity Sharp presents Rossini's Il Turco in Italia performed at the Royal Opera House.
16:40
In Tune—Polish Radio Choir, Kate Whitley, Alexandra Dariescu
Sean Rafferty's guests include the Polish Radio Choir, Kate Whitley and Alexandra Dariescu
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Evening
18:30
Composer of the Week—Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Businessman and Charity-Giver
4/5Donald Macleod considers two different sides of Beethoven's character.(R)
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Philharmonia Orchestra - Mendelssohn, Schumann, Brahms
The Philharmonia Orchestra performs music by Mendelssohn, Schumann and Brahms.
22:00
Free Thinking—Neil Jordan, Flat Time House, Teletubbies
With Neil Jordan on his novel, a visit to Flat Time House and 20 years of the Teletubbies.
22:45
The Essay—Burgess at 100, Burgess and Criticism - Rhoda Koenig
4/5An essay by Rhoda Koenig about writer Anthony Burgess.
23:00
Late Junction—Max Reinhardt with Shiva Feshareki
Composer, sound artist and turntablist Shiva Feshareki shares new music recommendations.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms
Catriona Young presents a concert from the Croatian Radio-Television Symphony Orchestra.
