Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—New Brandenburg Philharmonic
Music by Dukas, Milhaud and Poulenc with organist Denny Wilke. Presented by John Shea.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Hannah's classical mix
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Tom McKinney
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), 4. Troubles at home
4/5Donald Macleod details the tragic event which plunged Puccini into depression.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Debussy and Brahms in Bath
Nicola Heywood Thomas presents highlights from the Bath Mozartfest 2021.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Ingrid Fliter plays Chopin's First Piano Concerto
Unique performances with BBC orchestras and choirs and other great orchestras
17:00
New Generation Artists—Winter Showcase: Konstantin Krimmel, Johan Dalene and the Consone Quartet
Konstantin Krimmel sings Schumann's Liederkreis.
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Evening
18:15
Words and Music—Rivers
Nicola Coughlan and Ray Fearon with readings about the Nile and the Yangtze to the Ouse.
19:30
BBC Proms—Proms at Christmas 2021, Bach’s St Matthew Passion
Arcangelo and Jonathan Cohen perform Bach's sacred masterpiece at the 2021 BBC Proms.
23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for the night
Hannah Peel with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
23:30
Unclassified—Karl Hyde's Listening Chair
Elizabeth Alker surveys the landscape of contemporary ambient recordings.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Vivaldi and Friends
Bassoonist Sergio Azzolini directs Camerata Bern in concert. Presented by John Shea.
