Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Tchaikovsky's 'Polish' Symphony
Santander Orchestra in concert in Warsaw performing works by Paderewski and Tchaikovsky.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Petroc's classical alternative
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
09:00
Essential Classics—Friday with Suzy Klein - Ravel's L'Aurore, Al Murray, The Venerable Yew
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), Berlioz and His Circle
5/5Today we encounter some of the celebrated musicians Berlioz rubbed shoulders with.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Radio 3 Cello Festival, A wedding present
Russian cellist Anastasia Kobekina performs music by Shostakovich and Franck.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Chopin and his Europe
Celebrating the legacy of Chopin, with works by Elgar, Paderewski and Sibelius.
17:00
In Tune—Brad Mehldau, Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla, Trio Isimsiz
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Your 30-minute mix of classical music
In Tune's specially curated playlist of music by Matteis, Bridge, Beach, Wood and Poulenc.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Bridging the Atlantic
Elim Chan and BBC NOW perform quintessential 20th-century English and American music.
22:00
The Verb—Myths Re-imagined
With Richard Scott, Fiona Benson, Jack Bernhardt and Jenny Lewis
22:45
The Essay—Nothing Is Real - Pop's Struggle with Authenticity, The rock'n'roll funeral
5/5David Hepworth asks if pop music has any place in the great ceremonies of life and death.
23:00
Music Planet—DAM in session with Lopa Kothari
Palestinian rap group DAM in a studio session, with Lopa Kothari
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Late
00:30
Music Planet World Mix—A spider dance, desert blues and vintage tango
Global beats and roots music from every corner of the world.
01:00
Through the Night—A pair of grand trios
Andreas Staier brings trios by Beethoven and Schubert to life.
