Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Mozart's Gran Partita and Gems for Harp and Flute
A chamber concert with members of the Norwegian Radio Orchestra. John Shea presents.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Petroc's classical alternative
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Georgia Mann
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Henry Purcell (1659-1695), Backstage, Onstage
4/5Donald Macleod takes us backstage in London’s new Restoration-era theatres.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Notes from Scotland: Daniel Pioro and Simon Smith
From the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, a recital from darkness into light.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Opera Matinee: La Traviata
Fiona Talkington presents a production of Verdi's La Traviata from Bordeaux.
17:00
In Tune—Penarth Chamber Music Festival and New Generation Artists
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Switch up your listening with classical music
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites including music by Haydn, Delibes and Reich
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Of Paradise and Light
Dalia Stasevska conducts the BBC SO in Bach, Copland, Stravinsky and Read Thomas.
22:00
Free Thinking—World's Fairs and the Future
Owen Hatherley, Emily MacGregor and Paul Greenhalgh go back to the future.
22:45
The Essay—Home Sweet Home, Episode 4
4/5Madeleine Bunting considers the personal and political facets of a controversial concept.
23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—24/06/2021
A magical sonic journey conjured from the BBC music archives.
23:30
Unclassified—The Solstice Rave
Elizabeth Alker with music that dances at the intersection of electronic and ambient.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Slovenian National Day
The Ljubljana Conservatory Chamber Choir perform Slovenian music. John Shea presents.
