Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Trio con Brio
Piano trios by Bent Sorensen and Brahms from the Royal Library in Copenhagen.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Wednesday - Hannah's classical rise and shine
Hannah French 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—Muzio Clementi (1752-1832), Clementi and Haydn
3/5Donald Macleod explores Muzio Clementi’s life and music during Haydn’s visits to London.(R)
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Big Chamber Weekend, Homages from Schumann to Janacek
2/4Mark Simpson and friends perform Schumann, Kurtag, Janacek and Simpson.(R)
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Wednesday - Alexander Ullman plays Liszt
Alexander Ullman and the BBC Symphony Orchestra play Liszt's First Piano Concerto.
16:00
Choral Evensong—Lincoln Cathedral
Live from Lincoln Cathedral on Ash Wednesday.
17:00
In Tune—Laura van der Heijden and Jâms Coleman, Thomas Zehetmair, François-Xavier Roth
Cellist Laura van der Heijden and pianist Jâms Coleman perform live in the studio.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Your daily classical soundtrack
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Toward the Unknown Region - Vaughan Williams 150
The BBC Philharmonic and Mark Wigglesworth reflect on the legacy of war.
22:00
Free Thinking—The Barbican, art and writing in 50s Britain
Lisa Mullen & guests mark the 40th anniversary of the opening of London's Barbican centre
22:45
The Essay—Paul Robeson in Five Songs, 3. The Canoe Song
3/5Mathew Sweet unravels the complex threads of Paul Robeson's rendition of the Canoe Song.(R)
23:00
Night Tracks—Around midnight
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Dai Fujikura: Entwine, Chopin's First Piano Concerto and Bruch's First Symphony
Korean-born pianist Seong-Jin Cho presents himself as a gifted Chopin interpreter.
