Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Beethoven from Bonn
Le Concert des Nations conducted by Jordi Savall play Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Tuesday - Petroc's classical mix
Petroc Trelawny 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—Edward Gregson (b 1945) and Alan Bush (1900-1995), A Political Awakening
2/5Donald Macleod examines how Marxism became a driving force in Bush’s work.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Chopin, the Poet of the Piano, Part 1
Renowned Welsh pianist Llŷr Williams plays Chopin's 24 Preludes at the RWCMD in Cardiff.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Christian Zacharias in Haydn, Schoenberg and Mozart
Pianist Christian Zacharias plays and conducts the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra.
17:00
In Tune—Trio Bohemo, Isobel Waller-Bridge and James Ehnes
Trio Bohemo play live, plus composer Isobel Waller-Bridge and violinist James Ehnes chat.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Expand your horizons with classical music
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—RLPO plays Ravel and Debussy
Domingo Hindoyan conducts the RLPO in music by Debussy and Ravel.
22:00
Free Thinking—Stonehenge History
Anne McElvoy is joined by Neil Wilkin, Mike Pitts, Susan Greaney and Seren Griffiths.
22:45
The Essay—Unearthing Britannia's Tribes, The Roman Orbit
12/15Guy de la Bédoyère explores the integration of tribal Britain into the Roman world.
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—Messiaen, Saint-Saëns, Dutilleux and Ravel from Paris
Orchestre National de France and Cristian Măcelaru with violinist Daniel Lozakovich.
