Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Happy Birthday Håkan
Trumpeter Håkan Hardenberger celebrates with a concert of Brett Dean's Dramatis personae.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Petroc's classical picks
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—2022 Queen's Hall Series, Jordi Savall and Hesperion XXI
International viol player Jordi Savall and Hesperion XXI take us to 18th-century Istanbul.
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Afternoon
13:00
Composer of the Week—Ruth Gipps (1921-1999), The Conductor
3/4Donald Macleod looks at the challenges Ruth Gipps had to overcome as a conductor.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Thursday - Ravel's Daphnis et Chloe
The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain perform Gershwin and Ravel at the BBC Proms.
17:00
In Tune—Amjad Ali Khan, Wallis Giunta
Sarah Walker is joined by sarod player Amjad Ali Khan and mezzo-soprano Wallis Giunta.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for focus or relaxation
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
BBC Proms—2022, Prom 42: Sibelius, Beethoven and Nielsen (Part 1)
Live at the BBC Proms: Thomas Dausgaard conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
20:45
BBC Proms—2022, Proms Chain Reaction: Beethoven to Nielsen
Georgia and Tom embark on a musical journey connecting the two halves of tonight's Prom.
21:05
BBC Proms—2022, Prom 42: Sibelius, Beethoven and Nielsen (Part 2)
Live at the BBC Proms: Thomas Dausgaard conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
22:15
Sunday Feature—Even more Kershaw Tapes
Andy Kershaw introduces more rare recordings from his personal archive.(R)
23:00
Edinburgh International Festival—Great String Quartets at Edinburgh, Chiaroscuro Quartet
Chiaroscuro Quartet led by international soloist Alina Ibragimova perform on gut strings.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—A concert celebrating the 140th anniversary of George Enescu's birth
Cristian Măcelaru conducts the Romanian Chamber Orchestra.











