Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Bartok and Brahms
The RAI National Symphony Orchestra plays Bartok and Brahms. Presented by Catriona Young.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Petroc's classical picks
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—Mary Lou Williams (1910-1981), Music for the Soul
4/5Donald Macleod's survey of Mary Lou Williams finds her writing religiously inspired jazz.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Scotland Week (3/4)
Sax player Jess Gillam plays contemporary classics alongside Dowland and Piazzola.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Mozart's Mitridate, re di Ponto
Mozart's opera Mitridate, re di Ponto, from the Royal Opera House
17:00
In Tune—BBC Proms Special
Sean Rafferty celebrates the launch of the BBC Proms 2021 with some special guests.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Your daily classical soundtrack
An eclectic mix featuring music by Florence Price, David Matthews and Rossini.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Scotland Week - The Scottish Chamber Orchestra
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra provides musical escapism with Mendelssohn and Ravel
22:00
Free Thinking—Wittgenstein's Tractatus at 100
Can you solve all the problems of philosophy in one book? Shahidha Bari and guests debate.
22:45
The Essay—De Waal's Itinerant Pots, The Fonthill Vase
4/5On the theme of migration, Edmund considers the lifelong journeys of a world-famous pot.
23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—27/05/2021
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
23:30
Unclassified—Laurie Anderson’s Listening Chair
Elizabeth Alker invites Laurie to share music which transports her.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Norwegian Radio Orchestra at the Harstad Culture Centre
Petr Popelka on tour of the northern regions of Norway. Catriona Young presents.
