Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—A Catalan piano recital
Pianist Albert Cano Smit performs a varied recital programme. Presented by John Shea.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Tuesday - Hannah's classical alternative
Hannah French 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—Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), Britten and America
2/5Donald Macleod follows Benjamin Britten to America.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Julian Pregardien sings Schubert at Wurzburg Festival 2020
Highlights from last year's festival, recorded at Wurzburg Imperial Residence.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—BBC Symphony Orchestra and Singers (2/5)
Ian Skelly presents music by Schubert, Anthony Payne and Anna Thorvaldsdottir.
17:00
In Tune—Consone Quartet, Alban Gerhardt
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—A 30-minute mix of delightful classical music
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Kings Place - The English Concert with Iestyn Davies
Recorded last week, a feast of Handel's London altos with countertenor Iestyn Davies.
22:00
Free Thinking—Cornwall and Coastal Gothic
From crumbling tin mine towers to second homes: Laurence Scott on art, fiction and film.
22:45
The Essay—Caribbean Voices, Paul Mendez on Andrew Salkey
2/5Reimagining the man at the centre of the black literary scene in the mid-20th century
23:00
Night Tracks—Music after dark
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Rediscovery of the Composer Maria Herz
Maria Herz and Dvorak chamber works from Zurich. John Shea presents.
