Schedule
Early
00:00
Classical Fix—Owain Wyn Evans
Linton Stephens mixes a playlist for broadcaster and drummer Owain Wyn Evans.
00:30
Through the Night—Britten, Kodály and Brahms from Sweden
The Swedish RSO in a concert from the Berwaldhallen in Stockholm. John Shea presents.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Monday - Kate's Classical alarm call
Monday - Kate's Classical alarm call
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—Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Variations on a Lifelong Theme
1/5Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s life as a set of themes and variations.
13:00
BBC Proms—2022, Proms at Truro: Scarlatti, Liszt and Chopin
Live at the BBC Proms: pianist Alim Beisembayev plays Chopin, Liszt and Scarlatti.(R)
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Monday - Scheherazade at the Proms
Ravel and Rimsky-Korsakov with 1,001 stories from the Proms.
16:30
New Generation Artists—Eric Lu plays Handel and Schumann
New Generation Artists: Eric Lu plays Handel and Schumann.
17:00
In Tune—The Gesualdo Six, Amy Dickson
Sarah Walker is joined in the studio by Gesualdo Six and saxophonist Amy Dickson.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—A half-hour musical cocktail to delight and inspire
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
BBC Proms—2022, Prom 14: Kazuki Yamada conducts the CBSO
Live at the BBC Proms: the CBSO perform music by Glinka, Rachmaninov and Ethel Smyth.
22:00
Sunday Feature—John Foulds - Life, Death and Resurrection
Simon Heffer explores the innovative world of John Foulds, a forgotten genius.(R)
22:45
The Essay—My Life in Music, The Lamb by John Tavener
Visits to a bird hide are accompanied by this song for singer-songwriter Kitty Macfarlane.(R)
23:00
Night Tracks—Music for midnight
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Beethoven and Strauss from the BBC Proms 2020
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra perform with Stephen Hough at the BBC Proms.
