Schedule
Early
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.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Petroc's classical picks
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—Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), Internal Battles: 1917-19
5/5Donald Macleod explores the end of Sibelius’s seven teetotal years
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Music at Tresanton (4/4)
Ravel's Violin Sonata in G and Enescu's Second Piano Quintet from St Mawes in Cornwall.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Friday - Variations on a Rococo Theme
Cellist Laura van der Heijden plays Tchaikovsky with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
16:30
The Listening Service—How to listen to...Erik Satie
Tom Service explores the musical universe of Erik Satie.
17:00
In Tune—Amatis Trio, Karina Canellakis and Cevanne Horrocks-Hopayian
The Amatis Trio perform live in the In Tune studio.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Thirty minutes of classical inspiration
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—A Masterpiece Rediscovered
Dora Pejačević's Symphony in F sharp minor with the BBC Symphony Orchestra & Sakari Oramo.
22:00
The Verb—The Everyday Verb
Michael Rosen, Lauren Elkin, and Christopher Green talk diaries with Ian McMillan.
22:45
The Essay—The Weimar Years, Episode 5
5/5Ute Lemper looks at the enduring appeal of Weimar music and song.
23:00
Late Junction—Music for lava, light squiggles and father-son listening
Verity Sharp serves up two hours of sounds for adventurous listeners.
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Late
01:00
Tearjerker—Jordan Rakei, Vol 8: Find comfort in collaboration
Discover moving pieces created through collaboration with Taylor Swift, Bon Iver and more.
02:00
Gameplay with Baby Queen—Iconic soundtracks to power your day
Music to make you feel powerful from Defiance, Celeste and Angry Birds.
03:00
Through the Night—Strauss, Schumann and MacMillan at the 2019 BBC Proms
The BBC Scottish SO are joined by pianist Alexander Melnikov. With John Shea.
