Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Walpurgis Concert in Stockholm
Opera highlights with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. With Catriona Young.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Petroc's classical picks
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—Francis Poulenc (1899-1963), Pilgrim
4/5At a turning point in his life, Poulenc embraces Catholicism.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Edinburgh International Festival 2021, Mari Eriksmoen and Daniel Heide
Norwegian lyric soprano Mari Eriksmoen makes her festival debut with pianist Daniel Heide.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Proms 2021: Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Maxim Emelyanychev conducts the Scottish Chamber Orchestra at the BBC Proms.
17:00
In Tune—Víkingur Ólafsson, Marin Alsop
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music to inspire you
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
BBC Proms—2021, Vladimir Jurowski and the LPO
Live from the BBC Proms: Vladimir Jurowski conducts the LPO with cellist Steven Isserlis.
22:15
Between the Ears—In Praise of Shadows
Nick Luscombe explores the sonic landscape of Junichiro Tanizaki's 'In Praise of Shadows'.
22:45
The Essay—On Holiday with Nietzsche, A Wanderer above the Sea of Fog
4/5Writer Ken Hollings reflects on his literary encounters with Friedrich Nietzsche.
23:00
Great Pianists at Edinburgh—Richard Goode in 2016
Highlights from the last 45 years at the Edinburgh International Festival.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—One Hundredth Birthday Party of the Oslo Philharmonic
Celebrating the orchestra's anniversary season. Presented by Catriona Young.
