Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Behold! The sea itself!
Jonathan Swain presents a nautical night of music sandwiching the BBC NOW's 2012 Prom.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Tuesday - Petroc Trelawny
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Tuesday with Ian Skelly - Jackie Kay, Chopin Polonaise in A flat, Celebrity Endorsement
Ian Skelly with the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Giovanni Gabrieli (c 1554/1557 - 1612), Annus Horribilis
2/5Donald Macleod continues the story of Giovanni Gabrieli with a look at the events of 1585.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—2018 Hay Festival - Mendelssohn Plus performed by Soraya Mafi and Simon Lepper
Sarah Walker presents Mendelssohn Plus performed by Soraya Mafi and Simon Lepper.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Celebrating the BBC National Orchestra of Wales
BBC National Orchestra of Wales in works by Sibelius, Nielsen and Hoddinott.
17:00
In Tune—Richard Egarr, Bram van Sambeek
Sean Rafferty's guests include Richard Egarr and Bram van Sambeek.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Haydn, Ravel, Alma Mahler
In Tune's specially curated playlist: an eclectic mix of music, including a few surprises.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Benjamin Grosvenor and Friends play Brahms and Schubert
Benjamin Grosvenor and Friends play Brahms's Piano Quartet No 1 & Schubert's Trout Quintet
22:00
Free Thinking—Elif Shafak, Juan Gabriel Vásquez and Javier Cercas
Shahidha Bari chairs a discussion recorded with an audience at the Hay Festival.
22:45
The Essay—Wisdom from fictional females, Bettany Hughes on Helen of Troy
2/5Bettany Hughes on her favourite female from literature. Recorded at the Hay Festival 2018.
23:00
Late Junction—Nick Luscombe with music from The Biggest Weekend
Highlights recorded at BBC Music's The Biggest Weekend including a set by Dorcha.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Scandinavia comes to Germany
Jonathan Swain presents a concert from Heidelberg including works by Sibelius and Martinu.
