Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Mahler Chamber Music
Pianist Gerold Huber joins the Henschel Quartet and baritone Jonas Müller.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Wednesday - Hannah's classical commute
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring January Joy 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-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687), 3. A Marriage of Much Convenience
3/5Donald Macleod explores the circumstances that led to Lully’s marriage.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Belfast International Arts Festival 2019 - Liszt and Dvořák
The Albion Quartet and British pianist Charles Owen perform Liszt and Dvořák.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Wednesday - The Emperor
Martin Helmschen performs Beethoven's Fifth Piano Concerto.
16:00
Choral Evensong—St Alban's Church in Holborn, London
From St Alban's Church in Holborn, London, with Genesis Sixteen.
17:00
In Tune—Elena Urioste and Tom Poster, Marin Alsop
Violinist Elena Urioste and pianist Tom Poster speak to Sean Rafferty.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Your go-to introduction to classical music
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Celebrating Bernard Haitink: London Symphony Orchestra
Bernard Haitink conducts the LSO in Mahler's Ninth Symphony, recorded live in 2017.
22:00
Free Thinking—Mélusine
The mermaid-like figure from medieval folklore is discussed by Shahidha Bari and guests.
22:45
The Essay—Herb, Leaf of Life
3/5Colin Grant looks at the rise of medical marijuana.
23:00
Night Tracks—The late zone
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Szymon Nehring performs Chopin
Music from the 2020 International Chopin Piano Festival in Duszniki Zdrój.
