Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Arvo Pärt's Passio at the Helsinki Festival
Celebrating the Estonian composer's 85th birthday. Jonathan Swain presents.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Petroc's classical rise and shine
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Ian Skelly
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Franz Schubert (1797-1828), Schubert’s final year
5/5Donald Macleod delves into the bleakness and brilliance of Schubert’s final year.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Schwetzingen Festival (4/4)
The Modigliani Quartet perform Schubert's Octet for winds and strings.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Singers (5/5)
The BBC Singers enjoy music by Bob Chilcott and Fatma Said sings Ravel's Shéhérazade
16:30
The Listening Service—Drones
Tom Service explores the variety of music based on a drone.
17:00
In Tune—Boris Andrianov, Talisk, Tasmin Little
Katie Derham talks to Boris Andrianov, Mohsen Amini from Talisk and Tasmin Little.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Mendelssohn, Monteverdi, Owain Park
In Tune's specially curated playlist: evocative bells and voices soaring above the stars.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Brabbins conducts Britten
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales perform works by modern British composers.
22:00
The Verb—The Walk
Ian McMillan, Testament and Ira Lightman explore words and walking.
22:45
The Essay—Acting Unrehearsed, The acting coach
5/5Geoffrey Colman invites us to join him on a walk through a day as an acting coach.
23:00
Late Junction—Sounds of the Universe
Verity Sharp tunes into the universe with music writer Harry Sword on the power of drone.
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Late
01:00
Through the Night—Organtastic!
Bern Chamber Orchestra showcases the versatility of the organ. Jonathan Swain presents.
05:00
Tearjerker—Jorja Smith, Clear your mind with Arlo Parks, Mozart and Labrinth
Jorja Smith presents an hour of healing, emotional music.
