Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
Ning Feng is the soloist in Beethoven's Violin Concerto conducted by Giordano Bellincampi.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Hannah's classical alternative
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
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—Muzio Clementi (1752-1832), Clementi and John Field
5/5Exploring Muzio Clementi's role as teacher to pianist and composer John Field.(R)
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Big Chamber Weekend, Chamber music favourites from the USA
4/4Mark Simpson and friends perform Gershwin, Bernstein, Antheil, Copland and Simpson.(R)
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Friday - Elena Urioste plays Barber
Dalia Stasevska conducts the BBC SO and Elena Urioste in Barber's Violin Concerto.
16:30
The Listening Service—The Power of One
What special magic happens in music where there is no harmony?(R)
17:00
In Tune—Coco Tomita, Simon Callaghan and Vadim Muntagirov
Violinist Coco Tomita performs live in the studio accompanied by Simon Callaghan.
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Evening
19:00
Radio 3 in Concert—The Barbican Centre at 40 with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
Sakari Oramo conducts Elgar's Cello Concerto, Ravel's Daphnis and Chloe and Judith Weir.
22:00
The Verb—Adversaries.
Marlon James and Hannah Lowe join Ian McMillan for a discussion of adversaries.
22:45
The Essay—Paul Robeson in Five Songs, 5. Joe Hill
5/5Marybeth Hamilton on the two ghosts of Joe Hill and Paul Robeson and their linked fates.(R)
23:00
Late Junction—Alison Cotton and Hinako Omori in session
Jennifer Lucy Allan shares our latest collaboration session, recorded live in the studio.
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Late
01:00
Piano Flow—Tokio Myers, Moving piano pieces from incredible female pianists
Tokio celebrates International Women's Day by playing some of his favourite pianists.
02:00
Gameplay with Baby Queen—Pioneering soundtracks from women making waves
Baby Queen mixes a playlist of iconic women composers for International Women's Day.
03:00
Through the Night—Trio con Brio
Music by Danish composer Rued Langgaard performed by the Copenhagen-based ensemble.
