Schedule
Early
01:00
Through the Night—Romanian Radio Chamber Orchestra
Catriona Young presents a concert by the Romanian Radio Chamber Orchestra.
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Morning
07:00
Breakfast—Saturday - Elizabeth Alker
Elizabeth Alker presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Record Review—New Year New Music: Andrew McGregor with Gillian Moore and Hannah French
Building a Library: Ligeti survey by Gillian Moore; review of baroque music.
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Afternoon
12:15
Music Matters—Esa-Pekka Salonen
Tom Service talks to the renowned Finnish composer and conductor, Esa-Pekka Salonen.
13:00
Saturday Classics—Joyce DiDonato, Joyce DiDonato - American Songbook
Joyce DiDonato chooses some of the lesser-known gems of the American repertoire.(R)
15:00
Sound of Cinema—Franz Waxman 2/2
Matthew Sweet on Franz Waxman in Hollywood.
16:00
Jazz Record Requests—06/01/2018
Alyn Shipton's selection includes a classic from Duke Ellington.
17:00
Jazz Line-Up—Alfredo Rodriguez at Gateshead Jazz Festival
Kevin Le Gendre presents Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez at Gateshead Jazz Festival.
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Evening
18:00
Opera on 3—Rossini's Semiramide at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Rossini's Semiramide, recorded at the Royal Opera House. Joyce DiDonato in the title role.
22:00
Hear and Now—London Contemporary Music Festival
Highlights from LCMF including works by Robert Ashley.
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Late
00:00
Geoffrey Smith's Jazz—Oscar Peterson
Geoffrey Smith picks highlights from the recordings of pianist Oscar Peterson.(R)
01:00
Through the Night—Piano duets from Minnesota
A concert of piano duets from Minnesota including music from Beethoven, Bach and Bernstein










