Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Female Song
A song recital of female composers, including Amy Beach. Presented by Catriona Young.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Petroc's classical alarm call
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Georgia Mann
Georgia Mann with a great selection of classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), A Generous Farewell
5/5Donald Macleod's survey of Haydn's String Quartets arrives at the composer's Opus 76 set.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Gstaad Menuhin Festival (4/4)
Andras Schiff plays the last of Beethoven's piano sonatas.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—European Summer Festivals (5/5)
Works by Mozart, Schubert and unjustly neglected French composer Étienne Nicolas Méhul.
16:30
The Listening Service—Why is opera so ridiculous?
Tom Service considers opera - capable of great profundity, why is it also ridiculous?
17:00
In Tune—Chloe Hanslip and Danny Driver, Clare Huangci
Live music from violinist Chloe Hanslip and pianist Danny Driver.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Your invigorating classical playlist
An eclectic mix with music by Tchaikovsky, Rautavaara, Jimmy Rowles and Errollyn Wallen.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—BBC Philharmonic - Bach, Handel and Purcell
An evening of Baroque masterpieces with Rachel Podger and the BBC Philharmonic
22:00
The Verb—Determination in Writing - Experiments in Living
Ian McMillan is joined by guests including Paula Byrne and Iona Lee.
22:45
The Essay—Folk at Home, At Home with Nancy Kerr
20/20From her home in Sheffield, Nancy Kerr sings of old haunts lost and pastures new.
23:00
Late Junction—Suhail Yusuf Khan and Yifeat Ziv in session
Verity Sharp shares the fruits of a long-distance collaboration between voice and sarangi.
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Late
01:00
Through the Night—Bruch from Bremen
German Chamber Philharmonic Bremen with Janine Jansen and Paavo Järvi. With Catriona Young
