Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Emilie Mayer's Overtures and Symphonies
Three orchestras play music by German composer Emilie Mayer. Catriona Young presents.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Petroc's classical mix
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—Mark-Anthony Turnage (b 1960), Memorials and Middle Age
5/5Donald Macleod explores the composer’s recent decade, a time of fatherhood and farewells.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Perth Easter Festival (4/4)
Pianist Susan Tomes joins RSNO soloists to play Mozart and Beethoven wind quintets
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Friday - BBC NOW and BBC SO Live
Live performances from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and BBC Symphony Orchestra.
17:00
In Tune—Megson, Inon Barnatan
Sean Rafferty is joined by folk duo Megson and pianist Inon Barnatan.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Beethoven's Violin Concerto
David Afkham conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, with soloist Tobias Feldmann.
22:00
The Verb—The Space Verb
Ian McMillan on space in language and writing.
22:45
The Essay—Another Northern Ireland, Euphoria
5/10Novelist Glenn Patterson on Belfast's hairdressers and clothes shops during the Troubles.
23:00
Late Junction—Computer-Generated Orchestras, Aztec Wisdom and Organ Tones
Jennifer Lucy Allan shares two hours of music from Osaka, Sweden, and Aztec lands.
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Late
01:00
Tearjerker—Jordan Rakei, Vol 10: Warming sounds for slowing down and getting cosy
Jordan picks his favourite music for cosy nights with Joni Mitchell, Sigur Ros and Sigrid.
02:00
Gameplay with Baby Queen—Immersive beats to spirit you away
Discover new worlds with music from Grand Theft Auto, Arkham City and Eastwards.
03:00
Through the Night—Bruch from Bremen
Janine Jansen performs with the German Chamber Philharmonic Bremen. With Catriona Young.
