Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—David Oistrakh String Quartet
The David Oistrakh Quartet in Mendelssohn, Shostakovich and Schumann. John Shea presents.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Petroc's classical commute
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—Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), The Sixteen Swans: 1915-16
4/5Donald Macleod explores Sibelius’s battles with his Fifth Symphony
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Music at Tresanton (3/4)
Petroc Trelawny introduces works by Fauré, Enescu and Florent Schmitt from St Mawes.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Thursday - The Fairy's Kiss
Ryan Wigglesworth conducts Stravinsky's delightful tribute to Tchaikovsky.
17:00
In Tune—ROSL 2021 Winner Ryan Corbett, Crispian Steele-Perkins and Christiane Karg
Accordionist Ryan Corbett performs live in the In Tune studio.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for your commute
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Boris Giltburg plays Rachmaninov
Rachmaninov's Fourth Piano Concerto, live from Manchester's Bridgewater Hall.
22:00
Free Thinking—Toys
How toys are shaped by politics and why they have a spooky side.
22:45
The Essay—The Weimar Years, Episode 4
4/5Film critic Clarisse Loughrey looks at the cinema of the Weimar Republic.
23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for night owls
Hannah Peel with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
23:30
Unclassified—Unclassified Live
Elizabeth Alker hosts in front of a live audience at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Beethoven's Sixth and Jolivet's Bassoon Concerto
Manfred Honeck conducts the WDR Symphony Orchestra in Cologne. John Shea presents.
