Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Sinfonietta Riga with Beethoven's Seventh Symphony and Dvorak's Serenade
A concert given in Latvia's capital, conducted by Alexei Ogrintchouk. With John Shea.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Petroc's classical alternative
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
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—Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904), Changing Directions
5/5Donald Macleod sees Dvořák return to his homeland and face some new creative challenges.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Belfast Music Society International Festival of Chamber Music 2019, Mozart and Mendelssohn from Belfast
Recitals from the 2019 Belfast Music Society International Festival of Chamber Music.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—European Summer Festivals - Week 2, Friday
Performances from Rheingau and Granada
16:30
The Listening Service—What makes the organ so mighty?
Tom Service on the majesty of the organ.
17:00
In Tune—Johannes Moser, Robert Mitchell, Javier Perianes
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Your daily classical soundtrack
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
BBC Proms—2021, The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Stravinsky
Live at the BBC Proms: the BBC SSO and Martyn Brabbins perform Stravinsky's Pulcinella.
22:00
Sunday Feature—Wordsworth - Poet of the People
Jenny Uglow sets Wordsworth, the nature poet, in contrast to the economist Adam Smith.
22:45
The Essay—Open Endings, Philippa Gregory on Jane Eyre
5/5Historical author Philippa Gregory writes a new end for Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre.
23:00
Late Junction—Sam Shalabi and Angel Bat Dawid in session
Verity Sharp presents an exclusive session between two artists who have never met before.
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Late
01:00
Downtime Symphony—Recharge with a mix of relaxing piano and orchestral sounds
An hour of wind-down music to help you press pause and reset your mind.
02:00
Happy Harmonies with Laufey—Hopeful harmonies to brighten your day
Draw strength from Lorde, Lianne La Havas, Michael Kiwanuka and more.
03:00
Through the Night—Much Ado About Shakespeare
Music inspired by Shakespeare from the 2020 Ernen Festival. Presented by John Shea.
