Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—BBC New Generation Artists
Jonathan Swain presents performances by BBC New Generation Artists of the past.
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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 with Ian Skelly - Nose Art, Stewart Lee, Schubert's Trout Quintet
Ian Skelly with the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706), Magnificat
5/5Donald Macleod asks why the music of baroque genius Johann Pachelbel has been so neglected
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Norfolk and Norwich Chamber Music Series 4/4
The Gould Piano Trio and the Haffner Wind Ensemble perform Beethoven and Mozart.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Friday - BBC National Orchestra of Wales live from Hoddinott Hall
Kate Molleson celebrates the BBC National Orchestra of Wales' 90th anniversary.
16:30
BBC Young Musician—2018, 13/04/2018
Kate Molleson presents highlights from this year's Young Musician percussion finalists.
17:00
In Tune—Castalian Quartet, Wissam Boustany, Pavel Kolesnikov
Guests include the Castalian Quartet, Wissam Boustany and Pavel Kolesnikov.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Monteverdi, Gardel, Chopin
A mix of the sentimental to the sublime with a dose of tongue-in-cheek for good measure.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—BBC Symphony Orchestra and Andrew Davis in Elgar, Yiu and Elkington
Live from the Barbican, the BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus with Sir Andrew Davis in Elgar
22:00
The Verb—Pitching Your Work
Writer and actor Ruth Jones and poet Raymond Antrobus.
22:45
The Essay—One Bar Electric Memoir, One Bar Electric Memoir - 5
5/5Artist and writer Harland Miller reveals how an eventful past has fed into his work.
23:00
Music Planet—Kathryn Tickell with Joe Newberry and April Verch in session
Kathryn Tickell presents Joe Newberry and April Verch in session.
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Late
01:00
Through the Night—Concert given by pianist Josep Maria Colom
Jonathan Swain presents a piano recital from Josep Maria Colom in Barcelona.












