Schedule
Early
00:00
Geoffrey Smith's Jazz—Lucky Thompson
Geoffrey Smith recalls the records saxophonist Lucky Thompson made in his prime.(R)
01:00
Through the Night—Sinfonia Varsovia
Catriona Young presents a concert of Scriabin and Brahms, with pianist Alexei Volodin.
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Morning
07:00
Breakfast—Sunday - Elizabeth Alker
Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Sunday Morning—James Jolly
James Jolly's selection includes popular Beethoven works for both piano and orchestra.
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Afternoon
12:00
Private Passions—Lindsey Davis
Michael Berkeley's guest is historical novelist Lindsey Davis.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Wigmore Hall Mondays: Clara Mouriz and Joseph Middleton
Clara Mouriz (mezzo-soprano) performs Purcell, Scarlatti, Liszt, Hahn, Ravel and Falla.(R)
14:00
The Early Music Show—Handel's Water Music
Hannah French delves into the history and musical detail of Handel's Water Music.
15:00
Choral Evensong—Choir of Merton College, Oxford, at St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
Choir of Merton College, Oxford, sings the first Anglican Evensong in St Peter's Basilica.(R)
16:00
Choir and Organ—Outreach and Innovation - Armonico Consort
Christopher Monks talks to Sara Mohr-Pietsch about his work with the Armonico Consort.
17:00
The Listening Service—Drones
Tom Service explores the variety of music based on a drone.
17:30
Words and Music—Women in Love
Texts and music inspired by the love between women. Readers: Diana Quick and Sophie Ward.(R)
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Evening
18:45
Sunday Feature—From the Ashes
Allan Little explores the history of the post-war arts festivals of Europe.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Orchestre National de France - Schumann, Bach, Strauss
Riccardo Muti conducts the Orchestre National de France in Schumann, Bach and Strauss.
21:00
Drama on 3—Joe Orton Double-Bill: The Erpingham Camp and The Ruffian on the Stair
Two Joe Orton plays recorded live at the BBC's Radio Theatre.
23:00
Early Music Late—Canada 150: Ensemble Masques
Hannah French introduces a concert given by Montreal-based Ensemble Masques.
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Late
00:00
Night Music—Witold Lutoslawski
The Amaryllis Quartet perform Lutoslawski's String Quartet.
00:30
Through the Night—Let The Peoples Sing 2017 semi-finals (1/2)
Catriona Young presents the semi-finals of the 2017 Let the Peoples Sing Competition.
