Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Alexander Vedernikov with the Estonian National Symphony
Scriabin from late Russian conductor Alexander Vedernikov. Presented by John Shea.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - 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—Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), Triumphant Elijah
Donald Macleod sees Mendelssohn working towards his last great choral work.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Chamber music from Glasgow's RSNO Centre (3/4)
Scottish mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill and pianist Simon Lepper perform French song.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—A Week in New Zealand - Thursday
Opera Matinee: Rameau's Hippolyte et Aricie, plus more from New Zealand's top orchestras.
17:00
In Tune—Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Natalya Romaniw and Lada Valešová
Sean Rafferty with 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 including music by Handel, Ethel Smyth and Prokofiev.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Steven Isserlis and Shostakovich
BBC SSO performs Shostakovich's First Cello Concerto, live from Glasgow's City Halls.
22:00
Free Thinking—Foucault: The History of Sexuality 4
Shahidha Bari reads a new English translation by Robert Hurley.
22:45
The Essay—Becoming Animal, Sarah Kosar
4/5Playwright Sarah Kosar flies in the night sky with the soprano pipistrelle bat.
23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for the evening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
23:30
Unclassified—Escaping the city
Elizabeth Alker with music that defies classification.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Mozart Piano Concertos
Leif Ove Andsnes performs with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. John Shea presents.
