Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Haydn's Creation
A performance of Haydn's Creation from the 2019 BBC Proms. Presented by John Shea.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Tuesday - Petroc's classical rise and shine
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Ian Skelly with Chaminade's Valse Carnavalesque, Essential Bruch, Sean Shibe
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Carlo Gesualdo (1566-1613), A Second Marriage
2/5Donald Macleod continues his account of the astonishing life and music of Carlo Gesualdo.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Beethoven, Fardon and Dvorak String Quartets
Cheltenham Festival 2020. The Carduccis play Beethoven and Dvorak.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—BBC Philharmonic (2/4)
Orchestral music from the BBC Philharmonic.
17:00
In Tune—Philippe Jaroussky
Music and conversation with some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—New Beginnings
In Tune's specially curated playlist: an eclectic mix of music, including a few surprises.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—BBC Symphony Orchestra at Maida Vale
Music inspired by literature. Ryan Bancroft conducts Anna Clyne, Gavin Higgins and Ravel.
22:00
Free Thinking—Bedrooms
From the most private space to office: Matthew Sweet, Tiffany Watt Smith and Fern Riddell.
22:45
The Essay—New Generation Thinkers at 10, Byron, celebrity and fan mail
2/5Would Byron have embraced twitter? Corin Throsby considers the letters fans sent him.
23:00
Night Tracks—The great escape
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Missa Solemnis from Berlin
Kammerakademie Potsdam and Marek Janowski perform Beethoven's Missa Solemnis.
