Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Longing for Italy
The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra under Thomas Guggeis. Presented by Jonathan Swain
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—17/06/2021
Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Georgia Mann - Thursday
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Pauline Viardot and Her Circle, A Composer and a Collaborator
4/5Donald Macleod considers Pauline Viardot's role as a muse for Gounod and other composers.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Cardiff Singer of the World - Song Prize Highlights (3/3)
Iain Burnside and Rebecca Evans with highlights from BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2021
14:30
Afternoon Concert—Thursday - BBC Philharmonic
The BBC Philharmonic perform Haydn, Dvořák, Ravel, Busoni, Foulds and Schwertsik.
17:00
In Tune—Haffner Wind Ensemble, David Pountney
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—30 minutes of Classical Inspiration
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Song Prize Final, BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2021
Andrew McGregor and Rebecca Evans at the 2021 Final of the BBC Cardiff Singer Song Prize
22:00
Free Thinking—Masks
The role of masks in African traditions, Greek tragedy and Covid conspiracies
22:45
The Essay—My Deaf World, Belonging
4/5Sannah Gulamani's personal take on what it is like to be part of Britain's deaf community
23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for the evening
Hannah Peel with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
23:30
Unclassified—At the Mind Altar
Elizabeth Alker with songs to soothe, sink into, and lose yourself amidst.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Fête de la musique - Festival Strings Lucerne - Back on Stage
Pianist Claire Huangci joins Festival Strings Lucerne. Jonathan Swain presents.
