Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Schumann, Dvorak and Mozart from the Swiss-Italian Orchestra
Jonathan Swain introduces Dvorak's New World Symphony from Lugano, Switzerland.
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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—Essential Classics with Suzy Klein
Suzy Klein explores potential companion pieces for Handel's great oratorio 'Messiah'.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Alexander Goehr (1932-present), On Reflection
5/5Alexander Goehr looks back at a long and influential life in music.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—West Cork Chamber Music Festival 2017, Beethoven and Mozart
4/4Music from the West Cork Festival spotlights Beethoven and Mozart.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Friday - Rattle at Radio 3
Simon Rattle conducts Poulenc's Dialogues des Carmelites recorded at the Royal Opera House
16:45
In Tune—The KutiMangoes, John Butt, Christiane Karg
Sean Rafferty's guests include The KutiMangoes, John Butt and Christiane Karg.
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Evening
18:30
Composer of the Week—Alexander Goehr (1932-present), On Reflection
5/5Alexander Goehr looks back at a long and influential life in music.(R)
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Edinburgh 70: Orchestra of La Scala, Milan
The Filarmonica della Scala perform Shostakovich, Enescu and Bartok at the EIF.
22:00
The Verb—The Verb at the Edinburgh Festivals
Ian McMillan is back in festival mode with guests including Colm Toibin and Aditi Mittal.
22:45
The Essay—Paradise Lost, Patrick McGuinness
5/5Poet and critic Patrick McGuinness marks the 350th birthday of Milton's epic poem.
23:00
World on 3—Kathryn Tickell with Black String
Kathryn Tickell introduces Black String live in session.
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Late
01:00
Through the Night—Organ Concertos by Bach and Handel
Jonathan Swain presents a concert from the organist Juan de la Rubia in Barcelona.










