Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Enduring Spirit
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in a programme of Kodaly, Shostakovich and Nielsen.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Wednesday - Petroc's classical commute
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.
11:00
Edinburgh International Festival—Golda Schultz and Jonathan Ware
'This be her verse' live from the Queen's Hall.
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Afternoon
13:00
Composer of the Week—Ruth Gipps (1921-1999), The Young Student
2/4Donald Macleod follows Ruth Gipps' progress as a young music student in war-time London.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Wednesday - Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Ryan Bancroft plus Tredegar Band.
16:00
Choral Evensong—St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh
Live from St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, during the Edinburgh International Festival.
17:00
In Tune—Brindley Sherratt & Julius Drake
Sean Rafferty is joined by Brindley Sherratt and Julius Drake.
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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
BBC Proms—2022, Prom 41: Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto with Behzod Abduraimov
Live at the BBC Proms: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and conductor Thomas Dausgaard.
22:00
Sunday Feature—The Kershaw Tapes, More Kershaw Tapes
Andy Kershaw introduces more rare recordings from his personal archive.(R)
22:45
The Essay—Decameron Nights, Lady Luck
3/3Lady Luck - a shamrock of forgotten tales about fortune and fate.(R)
23:00
Night Tracks—Adventures in sound
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Happy Birthday Håkan
Trumpeter Håkan Hardenberger celebrates with a concert of Brett Dean's Dramatis personae.
