Schedule
Early
01:00
Tearjerker—Jordan Rakei, Vol 3: Jordan’s favourite chilled piano pieces
Catch a moment of calm with music from Sia, Debussy, Yungblud, Amy Beach and more.
02:00
Tearjerker—Jordan Rakei, Vol 4: Gentle music for deep thinking
Take a moment to reflect with music from Gary Jules, London Grammar, Jess Gilham and more.
03:00
Through the Night—Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker
A concert broadcast in memory of conductor Alexander Vedernikov. Catriona Young presents.
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Morning
07:00
Breakfast—Saturday - Martin Handley
Classical music for breakfast time, plus found sounds and the odd unclassified track.
09:00
Record Review—Elgar's Violin Concerto with David Owen Norris and Andrew McGregor
David Owen Norris chooses his favourite recording of Elgar's Violin Concerto.
11:45
Music Matters—The music of memory
A book on memory loss by a flautist; and Turnage's new piece. Wagner's 'new' symphony.
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Afternoon
12:30
This Classical Life—Jess Gillam with... Mari Samuelsen
Jess Gillam and violinist Mari Samuelsen share the music they love.
13:00
Inside Music—Choral conductor Simon Halsey delves into some musical storytelling
Get to know a selection of music from the inside with a leading musician.
15:00
Sound of Cinema—1966
Matthew Sweet looks back at the film music of 1966.
16:00
Music Planet—Lopa Kothari with Monsieur Doumani
Lopa Kothari with the latest new releases and a live session from Monsieur Doumani.
17:00
J to Z—John McLaughlin, plus Joey Alexander in concert
The guitar great shares his jazz inspirations. Plus live music from Joey Alexander.
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Evening
18:30
Opera on 3—Wagner's Tannhäuser
Kate Molleson presents Wagner's story of love and passion from the 2021 Bayreuth Festival.
22:00
New Music Show—Broken music
Tom Service presents Apartment House in a performance of three contrasting chamber works.
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Late
00:00
Freeness—Regenerated Classics
Corey Mwamba presents artists playing with traditional forms, and a lost live performance.
01:00
Through the Night—Zermatt Music Festival and Academy
Jonathan Swain presents Webern and Brahms.
01:00
Music for the Hours—Divine Office: Matins
1/8The Canonical Hours throughout the day: Matins
01:45
Through the Night—31/10/2021
Including music by Mendelssohn, Saint-Saens and Elgar. Presented by Jonathan Swain.
04:00
Music for the Hours—Divine Office: Lauds
2/8The Canonical Hours through the day
04:30
Through the Night—31/10/2021
Including music by Zelenka, Lully and Weber. Presented by Jonathan Swain.
