Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Dutilleux, Chausson and Ravel
Bertrand de Billy and the Suisse Romande Orchestra, recorded at Victoria Hall in Geneva
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Tuesday - Hannah's classical picks
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Georgia Mann
Listen to the best classical music, specially selected for your morning.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Vaughan Williams Today, Dramatic Works
8/20Donald Macleod talks to Eric Saylor about Vaughan Williams' music for the stage(R)
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—The Songs of Duparc at Lammermuir Festival (1/4)
Mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnston and pianist Malcolm Martineau perform Duparc and Wagner.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Tuesday - Vaughan Williams 150: Holst, lifelong friend
Daniel Harding conducts the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.
17:00
In Tune—Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Sara Trickey and Ivana Gavrić
Katie Derham with Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Sara Trickey and Ivana Gavrić.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Half an hour of the finest classical music
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Eric Lu plays Chopin's Funeral Sonata
Eric Lu plays Schumann, Brahms and Chopin's 'Funeral' Sonata at Wigmore Hall.
22:00
Free Thinking—Miles Davis and On The Corner
Matthew Sweet and guests explore Davis's genre-stretching album, released on 11 Oct 1972.
22:45
The Essay—Vaughan Williams: Belonging, Vaughan Williams - Dr Rommi Smith
Personal essays on what Vaughan Williams means to five different writers.
23:00
Night Tracks—The constant harmony machine
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Dai Fujikura: Entwine; Chopin's First Piano Concerto and Bruch's First Symphony
Korean-born pianist Seong-Jin Cho in recital. Presented by Catriona Young
