Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Stravinsky, Liszt and Rimsky-Korsakov from Paris
Gianandrea Noseda and the Orchestre National de France. Catriona Young presents.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Kate's classical mix
Kate Molleson 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—Sergey Rachmaninov (1873-1943), Inspired in Exile
5/5Donald Macleod explores Rachmaninov’s deep longing for his abandoned homeland.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Lammermuir Festival - Mary Bevan and Joseph Middleton
Soprano Mary Bevan and pianist Joseph Middleton perform live from Lammermuir Festival.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—BBC Proms 2021: Chineke! Orchestra
Chineke! Orchestra with conductor Kalena Bovell and pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
16:30
The Listening Service—How to love new music
All noise and no good tunes? Tom Service bangs the drum for contemporary classical music.
17:00
In Tune—Stuart Skelton, Ksenija Sidorova, Sakari Oramo, Neil Ferris
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Expand your horizons with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
BBC Proms—2021, Pavel Kolesnikov Plays Bach's Goldberg Variations
Live at the BBC Proms: Pavel Kolesnikov plays Bach's Goldberg Variations.
22:00
Sunday Feature—RS Thomas - Always Seeking Greater Silence
Jon Gower explores poet RS Thomas's life and work through the prism of birdwatching.
22:45
The Essay—Kaleidoscope of Muses, The Haunted Lullaby
5/5A personal exploration of writers’ unexpected muses – place, people and memories.
23:00
Late Junction—Natalia Beylis and Anna Homler in session
Jennifer Lucy Allan shares the fruits of our latest long-distance collaboration session.
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Late
01:00
Downtime Symphony—A soothing mix of classical, soul and jazz to soundtrack your downtime
Celeste presents an hour of wind-down music to help you press pause and reset your mind.
02:00
Happy Harmonies with Laufey—Vol 21: Beautiful songs from incredible storytellers
Music from amazing songwriters like Taylor Swift, Dodie and more.
03:00
Through the Night—Beethoven from Turin
The RAI National Symphony Orchestra and conductor Ion Marin. Catriona Young presents.
