Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Let's Dance!
The Bern Chamber Orchestra play Korngold, Ibert, Ginastera and Les Six.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Wednesday - Petroc's classical alarm call
Petroc Trelawny 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—Robert Schumann (1810-1856), 1843-44 - An Insecure Paradise
Just as Robert realises his biggest work so far, his depression returns with a vengeance.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Perspectives on Vaughan Williams (2/4)
Bass baritone Ashley Riches sings Vaughan Williams, live in Oxford.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto with Lise de la Salle
French pianist Lise de la Salle performs Beethoven at the Janacek Music Festival.
16:00
Choral Evensong—St Martin-in-the-Fields
From St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, with Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir.
17:00
In Tune—Danielle de Niese, Castalian Quartet, Iyad Sughayer
The Castalian Quartet perform live in the studio.
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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
Radio 3 in Concert—French organ music from King's Cambridge
Organist Daniel Hyde celebrates the bicentenary of César Franck at King’s Cambridge.
22:00
Free Thinking—Going Underground
Shahidha Bari and guests explore life and leisure underground.
22:45
The Essay—A Birdsong Garden, Autumn Passage
3/5Chiffchaff’s first words, and the swallows come... and go.(R)
23:00
Night Tracks—Around midnight
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Matz, Saint-Saëns and Bizet from Zagreb
Croatian Radio-Television Symphony Orchestra, directed from the violin by Massimo Quarta.
