Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Beethoven and Tchaikovsky from Russia
Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony and Beethoven's Violin Concerto. Catriona Young presents.
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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—Suzy Klein
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849), End of the Road
5/5Donald Macleod explores Chopin’s final days in London before returning to Paris.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Great Music in Irish Houses Festival 2019 (4/4)
Performances of Brahms and Beethoven from the 2019 Great Music in Irish Houses Festival.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Baltic Week (5/5)
The Latvian State Chorus sing Beethoven's Missa Solemnis.
16:30
The Listening Service—Leoš Janáček: music is a being come alive
What makes the extraordinary music of Czech composer Leoš Janáček instantly recognisable?
17:00
In Tune—Dr Susan Lim and Arthur Fagen, Timothy Ridout and Tom Poster
Sean Rafferty is joined by conductor Arthur Fagen and surgeon Dr Susan Lim.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—The Strings of the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Martyn Brabbins conducts works by Vaughan Williams, Sally Beamish and Carmen Ho.
22:00
The Verb—Pausing and Punctuation - Experiments in Living
Ian McMillan punctuates with Kei Miller, Angela Leighton, Eley Williams and Kate Fox.
22:45
The Essay—New Generation Thinkers, Hoarding or Collecting?
Diarmuid Hester sorts through stuff saved by Francis Bacon, Vivian Maier and his own dad.
23:00
Late Junction—Island Meditations and Shoegaze Bluegrass
Verity Sharp shares music from Greece, the Comoros, Bristol and beyond.
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Late
01:00
Through the Night—75th International Chopin Piano Festival in Duszniki-Zdrój
Pianist Piotr Alexewicz plays Schubert, Chopin and Liszt. Catriona Young presents.
05:00
Piano Flow—Lianne La Havas, Vol 1: Captivating piano music from film soundtracks
Drift away with a weekly dose of the world’s most soothing piano music.
