Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—One Hundredth Birthday Party of the Oslo Philharmonic
Celebrating the orchestra's anniversary season. Presented by Catriona Young.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Petroc's classical alarm call
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
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), Black Butterflies
5/5Poulenc’s state of mind in his final years.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Edinburgh International Festival 2021, Steven Osborne
International pianist Steven Osborne performs Schubert and Tippett in his home city.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Proms 2021: Ryan Bancroft conducts BBC NOW
Saint-Saëns’s First Cello Concerto and Brahms's Fourth Symphony at the 2021 BBC Proms.
16:30
The Listening Service—Igor Stravinsky: Understood Best by Children and Animals
Tom Service seeks the essence of Igor Stravinsky's seemingly ever-changing musical style.
17:00
In Tune—George Harliono, Andy Baker
Sean Rafferty talks to bandleader and trombonist Andy Baker.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Your invigorating classical playlist
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
BBC Proms—2021, Martyn Brabbins and the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Live at the BBC Proms: the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Martyn Brabbins.
22:00
Sunday Feature—Gentileschi's Revenge
Painter Caroline Walker explores the life of Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi.
22:45
The Essay—On Holiday with Nietzsche, The Art of Ending
5/5Writer Ken Hollings reflects on his literary encounters with Friedrich Nietzsche.
23:00
Late Junction—Colleen’s Mixtape
Jennifer Lucy Allan shares a mixtape from French electronic composer Colleen.
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Late
01:00
Downtime Symphony—Slow it down with lush orchestral textures from Mozart to Mary Lou Williams
An hour of wind-down music to help you press pause and reset your mind.
02:00
Happy Harmonies with Laufey—Show-stopping harmonies from musical theatre
Amazing music from Waitress, In the Heights, The Sound of Music and Oklahoma.
03:00
Through the Night—BBC Philharmonic at the Proms
The BBC Philharmonic perform Russian music at the 2019 Proms. Presented by Catriona Young.
