Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Kungsbacka Piano Trio in Sweden
Chamber music by Robert and Clara Schumann. Presented by Jonathan Swain.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Georgia's classical alternative
Georgia Mann presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
09:00
Essential Classics—Suzy Klein with Janáček's Pohádka and Essential Dvořák
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Edward Elgar (1857-1934), Worcester
5/5Worcester - where Elgar was born, and where he lived for the final five years of his life.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Tenor Mark Padmore and pianist Mitsuko Uchida, live from London's Wigmore Hall
Tenor Mark Padmore and pianist Mitsuko Uchida, live from London's Wigmore Hall.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—BBC National Orchestra of Wales
The worlds of fairy tale and dream mingle in music seen through the eyes of a child
16:30
The Listening Service—I guess that's why they call it the Blues
Tom Service discovers 'the Blues', from its earliest origins to its widest influence.
17:00
In Tune—John Eliot Gardiner, Roopa Panesar
Music and conversation with some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Your invigorating classical playlist
In Tune's playlist, an eclectic mix of music from Handel to Howells.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Celebrating the Aldeburgh Festival
The BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Oliver Knussen, at the 2018 Aldeburgh Festival.
22:00
The Verb—Fatherhood, Dictionaries and Ghosts
With Joyce Carol Oates, Eley Williams, Yomi Sode and Lucy Burke.
22:45
The Essay—The Lost World of the LP, Episode 5
5/5David Hepworth discusses the golden age, and recent resurgence, of vinyl records.
23:00
Late Junction—Jacob Samuel and Verity Standen in session
Verity Sharp presents a collaboration session, recorded remotely during lockdown.
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Late
01:00
Through the Night—Julia Fischer plays Bartok
French National Orchestra performs Bartok's Violin Concerto No 2. Jonathan Swain presents.
