Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Bella Italia
The WDR Radio Orchestra perform great Italian operatic classics. John Shea presents.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Kate's classical rise and shine
Kate Molleson presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
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—Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924), Director
5/5Fauré brings reform and upset to France’s leading music school. With Donald Macleod.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Schumann Plus performed by the Leonore Piano Trio
Nicola Heywood Thomas presents a concert of Schumann performed by the Leonore Piano Trio.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Unesco's World Day for Cultural Diversity, Dialogue and Development
Tom McKinney presents a concert of music by Jordi Savall and Orpheus XXI.
16:30
The Listening Service—Brass Bands
Tom Service explores the world of brass bands.
17:00
In Tune—Chilingirian String Quartet, Shirley Collins
Sean Rafferty introduces live music from the Chilingirian String Quartet.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Expand your horizons with classical music
An eclectic mix featuring music from Cecile Chaminade, Knussen, Ravel and Tom Jobim.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Live from Snape Maltings, Suffolk
The BBC Symphony Orchestra strings in music by Mozart, Britten, Anderson and Wigglesworth
22:00
The Verb—Reverie - Experiments in Living
Ian McMillan and guests explore the dreamlike experience of 'reverie'.
22:45
The Essay—The Art of Apology, Episode 5
5/5Poet Helen Mort reflects on when apology stands in for a sense of sorrow and guilt.
23:00
Late Junction—Cabaret Collages and Ethio-Jazz Riffs
Verity Sharp shares surreal sound collages, Ethio-jazz riffs and a Tuareg power anthem.
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Late
01:00
Through the Night—Soós-Haag Piano Duo
Mozart, Chopin and Schubert from the 2018 piano4 Festival in Switzerland. With John Shea.
05:00
Piano Flow—Vol 5: Soothing jazz piano to give you goosebumps
Gorgeous tracks from jazz legends including Fats Waller, Bill Evans, Nina Simone and more.
