Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Collegium Vocale Gent
Philippe Herreweghe conducts Faure, Brahms and Stravinsky. Presented by Catriona Young.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Petroc's classical commute
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—Vaughan Williams Today, 1955-58 : The End
19/20Donald Macleod explores the final, happy years of Vaughan Williams’s life.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Cheltenham Music Festival 2018, Chopin, Antheil, Haydn, Strauss
Chopin's Ballade no 1, Antheil, Haydn and Strauss's Capriccio Sextet in Cheltenham.(R)
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Thursday - BBC Philharmonic LIVE
The BBC Philharmonic, live in concert, perform music by Schumann, Julia Perry and Chopin.
17:00
In Tune—Ivana Gavric and Ana de la Vega
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Switch up your listening with classical music
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Running Riot with the National Youth Orchestra
The National Youth Orchestra perform Stravinsky at the Royal Festival Hall.
22:00
Free Thinking—Tudor families
Tangled bloodlines, executions and a big, gold inflatable thing belonging to Henry VIII.
22:45
The Essay—Adrian Edmondson - Signs of Life (Series 2), Fandom
4/5Adrian Edmondson ponders the nature of being a fan and the object of others' recognition.
23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for late-night listening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
23:30
Unclassified—Folk-inspired escapism
Elizabeth Alker serves up an hour of folk-inspired electronics and ambience.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Franz Schreker and Claude Debussy
Heinz Holliger conducts the Basel Chamber Orchestra. Presented by Catriona Young.
