Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Proms 2016: Sakari Oramo conducts Mahler and Haydn symphonies
John Shea presents a concert including Mahler's Symphony No 5 and Haydn's Symphony No 34.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Petroc Trelawny
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Friday - Rob Cowan with Colin Salmon
Artist of the Week: Charles Dutoit, featured conducting Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake (Act 1).
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Franz Liszt (1811-1886), From the Cradle to the Grave
5/5Donald Macleod explores the thorny circumstances of Liszt's departure from Weimar.(R)
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Voice of the Cello, Alban Gerhardt and Steven Osborne
4/4Cellist Alban Gerhardt and pianist Steven Osborne play Beethoven and Shostakovich.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Friday - concerts from Switzerland
Verity Sharp introduces a programme including music by Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven.
16:30
In Tune—Jean Rondeau, Keyvan Chemirani, Christopher Herrick, Jing Huan and members of Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra
Suzy Klein's guests include Jean Rondeau, Christopher Herrick and Jing Huan.
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Evening
18:30
Composer of the Week—Franz Liszt (1811-1886), From the Cradle to the Grave
5/5Donald Macleod explores the thorny circumstances of Liszt's departure from Weimar.(R)
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—BBC Symphony Orchestra - Elgar and Bliss
Andrew Davis conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in music by Elgar and Bliss.
22:00
The Verb—New Poetry
Ian McMillan features debut poetry collections from Kayo Chingonyi and Ocean Vuong.
22:45
The Essay—Signs and Mythologies - The Significance of Roland Barthes, Michael Wood
5/5Michael Wood tries to define Roland Barthes, who redefined himself throughout his career.(R)
23:00
World on 3—Kathryn Tickell - Lady Maisery in Session
Kathryn Tickell - Songlines Awards and Lady Maisery in session.
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Late
01:00
Through the Night—Proms 2016: Britten Sinfonia
Thomas Ades conducts music by Beethoven and Prokofiev as well as his own work.
