Schedule
Early
01:00
Through the Night—All-American Brass
American classics including Copland's Appalacian Spring Suite. With Catriona Young.
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Morning
07:00
Breakfast—Saturday - Elizabeth Alker
Classical music for breakfast time, plus found sounds and the odd unclassified track.
09:00
Record Review—Janáček's The Cunning Little Vixen with Nigel Simeone and Andrew McGregor
Nigel Simeone recommends his favourite version of Janacek's opera The Cunning Little Vixen
11:45
Music Matters—Classical music and climate change
The stories that matter, the people that matter, the music that matters
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Afternoon
12:30
This Classical Life—Jess Gillam with... Cecilia De Maria
Jess Gillam and harpist Cecilia De Maria share the music they love.
13:00
Inside Music—Violinist Jack Liebeck discovers musical rebels and pure romanticism
Hear a leading musician open up a colourful selection of music from the inside.
15:00
Sound of Cinema—Hallowe'en
Timely film music to set the heartbeat racing.
16:00
Music Planet—With Lopa Kothari, and a Road Trip to Mexico
The best roots-based music from across the world.
17:00
J to Z—Ashley Henry in concert and Matthew Halsall
Live music from UK pianist Ashley Henry plus trumpeter Matthew Halsall's inspirations.
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Evening
18:30
Opera on 3—Puccini - Tosca
Puccini's Tosca with Angela Gheorghiu, Jonas Kaufmann and Bryn Terfel.
21:25
Between the Ears—Isolation, In Your Words
A modern soundtrack to life in lockdown, created around the words of the British public.
22:00
New Music Show—Dai Fujikura
Kate Molleson with live recordings and new releases plus an interview with Dai Fujikura.
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Late
00:00
Freeness—Joyful, Joyful
Corey Mwamba presents music that ignites joy and happiness.
01:00
Through the Night—Romanian Radio Day
Romanian Radio Chamber Orchestra plays Vivaldi, Handel and Beethoven. With Catriona Young.












