Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Kodály, Ligeti and Bartók from Budapest
The Hungarian Radio Chorus and director Zoltán Pad perform. Presented by John Shea.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Wednesday - Petroc's classical picks
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener 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—CPE Bach (1714-1788), The Sentimental Style
3/5Donald Macleod explores the sound of CPE Bach's music, written in the Empfindsamer Stil.(R)
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Chamber music from Bucharest (2/4)
Lise de la Salle performs Franck's Piano Quintet in F minor with the Danel Quartet.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Wednesday - Orchestre National de Metz
Music by Saint-Saens, Debussy and Britten.
16:00
Choral Evensong—Winchester Cathedral
Purcell, Grayston Ives, Walker and William Lloyd Webber from Winchester Cathedral.
17:00
In Tune—Carlos Acosta, Mary Bevan, James Newby and Joseph Middleton
Singers Mary Bevan and James Newby are in the studio, accompanied by Joseph Middleton.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for focus and inspiration
In Tune’s specially curated playlist: an eclectic mix of music, including a few surprises.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Joined Forces
Kevin John Edusei conducts the BBC SSO and RSNO in John Adams's Harmonielehre.
22:00
Free Thinking—Whale Watching
Rana Mitter dives into the world of whales and examines our relationship to marine life.
22:45
The Essay—The Frozen River, The Sundial
3/5A perilous winter pilgrimage to the source of Britain’s highest river.(R)
23:00
Night Tracks—The music garden
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Stravinsky and Shostakovich from Auckland
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra perform Stravinsky and Shostakovich. John Shea presents.
