Schedule
Early
00:00
Classical Fix—Afrodeutsche
Guest presenter Jules Buckley tries out his playlist on composer and DJ Afrodeutsche.
00:30
Through the Night—Tuneful Tchaikovsky
The Orchestra della Svizzera italiana plays Tchaikovsky. Presented by Catriona Young.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Monday - Kate's classical commute
Kate Molleson 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—Sergey Rachmaninov (1873-1943), Failure and Success
1/5Donald Macleod explores the period during which Rachmaninov composed his cantata, Spring
13:00
BBC Proms—2021, Pauline Viardot and Her Circle
Live from the BBC Proms: a song recital by Ema Nikolovska with pianist Malcolm Martineau.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Proms 2021: Nubya Garcia
Another chance to hear Nubya Garcia's Proms debut
16:30
Early Music Now—The Summer Festivities of Early Music in Prague
Sacred motets for the French royal court
17:00
In Tune—Ensemble La Notte, Dorothea Herbert, West Meon Music Festival
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, BBC Concert Orchestra and James McVinnie
Live BBC Proms: BBC Concert Orchestra and Anna-Maria Helsing with organist James McVinnie
22:00
Sunday Feature—Waterlog
Wild swimming enthusiast Alice Roberts examines the legacy of Waterlog by Roger Deakin.
22:45
The Essay—Kaleidoscope of Muses, Sacred Monsters
1/5A personal exploration of writers' unexpected muses - place, people and memories.
23:00
Night Tracks—The constant harmony machine
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Musicians of Romania
Andrei Ionita plays cello suites by Bach and Cassado. Catriona Young presents.
