Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Bartok and Brahms
The RAI National Symphony Orchestra under Kent Nagano perform Bartok and Brahms.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Hannah's classical alternative
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—Franz Liszt (1811-1886), Je suis hongrois
5/5Liszt's final years and the conflict over his burial.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Barcelona String Quartet Biennale 2020 (4/4)
The Casals Quartet perform Shostakovich's String Quartet No 8.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Friday - The Firebird
Stravinsky's ballet, The Firebird, performed by the Berlin Philharmonic.
16:30
The Listening Service—Playing at sight and playing from memory
Tom Service flexes his musical memory muscles whilst also improving his sight reading.
17:00
In Tune—Bethany Horak-Hallett and Steven Devine, Paul Merkelo, Vincent Segal
Katie Derham is joined live in the studio by Bethany Horak-Hallett and Steven Devine.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Half an hour of classical music
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Correspondances
BBC Philharmonic and soprano Carolyn Sampson in Dutilleux, Dvorak, Copland and Betsy Jolas
22:00
The Verb—Once More from the Top
Ian McMillan and guests explore the language of conducting.
22:45
The Essay—Unearthing Britannia's Tribes, The Demetae
Poet Menna Elfyn senses the enduring presence of the Demetae in Carmarthen.
23:00
Late Junction—Highlife and the Big Bang
Join Jennifer Lucy Allan for another two-hour journey, adventuring through sound.
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Late
01:00
Piano Flow—Tokio Myers, Powerful and beautiful tracks to inspire
Tokio Myers showcases the power and beauty of the piano with a playlist of soothing music.
02:00
Gameplay with Baby Queen—Lose yourself in an immersive soundscape
Baby Queen mixes a soundscape of music from Might and Magic, Wasteland and If Found.
03:00
Through the Night—Peace to the Souls
Cardinal Complex perform works by Praetorius, Gabrieli and Picchi. With Catriona Young.
