Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Maria Joao Pires and Julien Brocal in Warsaw
Catriona Young introduces a recital from the Chopin and His Europe Festival.
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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 Katie Mitchell
Artist of the Week: William Christie, featured conducting Purcell's King Arthur (excerpt).
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643), Songs of Love and War
5/5Donald Macleod on Monteveri's final collection of madrigals and last two surviving operas.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Music from the Frick Collection, New York, Episode 4
4/4From the Frick Collection, New York, music by Finzi and Brahms.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Friday - BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Singers
BBC Symphony Orchestra in music by Suk, Glanert, Beethoven, Roxanna Panufnik and Martinu.
16:30
In Tune—Jennifer Pike, Graham Fitkin, Jeremy Denk
Suzy Klein's guests include violinist Jennifer Pike and pianist Jeremy Denk.
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Evening
18:30
Composer of the Week—Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643), Songs of Love and War
5/5Donald Macleod on Monteveri's final collection of madrigals and last two surviving operas.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—English Chamber Orchestra - Haydn, Sandor Veress
English Chamber Orchestra with cellist/director Nicolas Altstaedt in Haydn and Veress.
22:00
The Verb—Confessions
Ian McMillan presents Radio 3's cabaret of the word, exploring confessions.
22:45
The Essay—Staging Arthur Miller, Tony Kushner
5/5Playwright Tony Kushner reflects on the importance of Arthur Miller in US theatre.(R)
23:00
World on 3—Lopa Kothari - The East Pointers in Session
Lopa Kothari introduces a session with The East Pointers and new world music releases.
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Late
01:00
Through the Night—Edward Gardner conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Catriona Young presents a concert of music by Britten, Nielsen and Janacek.
