Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Illness and hope
Music by composers influenced by illness in their lives. Presented by Jonathan Swain.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Tuesday - Petroc's classical commute
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Essential Classics with Ian Skelly: Vasily Petrenko, Bax's Poisoned Fountain, Essential flute music
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Carl Nielsen (1865-1931), The Sound of Life
2/5Donald Macleod explores how Carl Nielsen’s childhood fired his musical imagination.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—The Albion Quartet at Wigmore Hall
The Albion Quartet perform Maconchy, Waley-Cohen and Beethoven, live at Wigmore Hall.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Symphonies by Brahms and Franck from the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
17:00
In Tune—Anna Lapwood, Rebecca Miller
Music and conversation with some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for your commute
In Tune's specially curated playlist: an eclectic mix of music, including a few surprises.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—James Gilchrist sings The Curlew
Tenor James Gilchrist in concert with members of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
22:00
Free Thinking—Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize 2020
Tales of indigenous people battling for their land; colonialism & pioneers of anthropology
22:45
The Essay—An Ode to John Keats, Sean O'Brien on Ode on Melancholy
2/5Sean O'Brien explores the depth and meaning of Keats's Ode on Melancholy,
23:00
Night Tracks—The late zone
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Beethoven from Vilnius
St Christopher Chamber Orchestra plays Chopin and Beethoven. Jonathan Swain presents.
