Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Pianist Marianna Shirinyan from Oslo
The Norwegian Radio Orchestra with pianist Marianna Shirinyan. John Shea presents.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - 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), Our Own Festival
4/5Donald Macleod looks back on the founding of Benjamin Britten’s festival at Aldeburgh.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—String Quartets by Haydn and Mozart at Wurzburg Festival 2020
Highlights from last year's festival, recorded at Wurzburg Imperial Residence.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—BBC Symphony Orchestra and Singers (4/5)
Ian Skelly presents music by Mendelssohn, Walton and Elgar.
17:00
In Tune—Jeffrey Skidmore, Balladeste
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—The perfect classical half hour
In Tune's specially curated playlist mixing cheeky charm with the sublime and heavenly
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Fate Now Conquers
Jonathan Heyward conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in Haydn, Simon and Boulogne.
22:00
Free Thinking—Glenda Jackson on filming Sunday Bloody Sunday
Matthew Sweet and guests including Glenda Jackson on John Schlesinger's love triangle film
22:45
The Essay—Caribbean Voices, Jen McDerra on Gladys Lindo
4/5The Jamaican woman of letters behind Henry Swanzy discovered hidden in the archives
23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for the darkling hour
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
23:30
Unclassified—Jlin’s Listening Chair
Elizabeth Alker explores the spaces in-between, with a guest selection from Jlin.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Mozart from Turin
The RAI String and Wind Ensembles in an all-Mozart programme. John Shea presents.
