Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Sweeter than a Rose
Carolyn Sampson gives a recital of flower songs. Presented by Catriona Young.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Monday - Petroc Trelawny
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Monday with Suzy Klein - Fake news, Bizet's Arlesienne Suite, John Simpson
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Thea Musgrave (1928-), From Scotland to Paris
Thea considers her musical roots as she celebrates her 90th birthday
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Wigmore Monday Lunchtimes: Chiaroscuro Quartet
From Wigmore Hall, London, Haydn and Schubert from the Chiaroscuro Quartet.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Elgar, Saint-Saens and Musgrave
Tom McKinney presents the BBC Philharmonic performing Elgar, Saint-Saens and Musgrave.
17:00
In Tune—Instruments of Time and Truth, Sally Beamish, Elena Urioste and Tom Poster
Sean Rafferty presents, with guests including baroque group Instruments of Time and Truth.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—A 30-minute classical mix
In Tune's specially curated playlist: an eclectic mix of music, including a few surprises.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Schumann chamber music from Wigmore Hall
Pianist Jonathan Biss joins forces with the Elias Quartet for an all-Schumann programme.
21:40
The Planets Mixtape
Planetary and astrologically inspired music, influenced by Holst's suite The Planets.
22:00
Music Matters—Composers - What planet are they on?
Tom Service meets composer Joan Tower, and hears a new musical Planets inspired by Holst.(R)
22:45
The Essay—Music of the Spheres, Music: The First Theory of Everything
1/5Listen to the harmony of the heavens with astronomer Dr Stuart Clark.
23:00
Jazz Now—Pete Long and the Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra
Soweto Kinch presents Pete Long’s new jazz arrangement of Holst’s Planets.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Nocturnes and Planets
The Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra play Debussy and Holst. With Catriona Young.
