Schedule
Early
00:00
Classical Fix—Kemah Bob
Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for comedian Kemah Bob.
00:30
Through the Night—War Requiem
Martyn Brabbins with the Cologne Cathedral Choir and the Berlin Radio and WDR Choruses.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Monday - Kate's classical picks
Kate Molleson presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
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—England's Golden Age, Oriana's Triumphs
1/5Exploring the conditions which led to music flourishing under Elizabeth I's rule.(R)
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Christian Lindberg and Roland Pöntinen
Christian Lindberg and Roland Pontinen perform works by Hindemith, Weber and themselves.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Debussy's La mer from Paris
Cristian Macelaru conducts the French National Orchestra in Debussy's La mer
16:30
New Generation Artists—Johan Dalene plays Ravel's Violin Sonata in G
Johan Dalene plays Ravel's Violin Sonata No 2 in G.
17:00
In Tune—Daniel Pioro, Mark Elder
Violinist Daniel Pioro performs live in the studio.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Thirty minutes of classical Inspiration
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—CPE Bach oratorio The Israelites in the Desert
CPE Bach's oratorio, The Israelites in the Desert, from the Utrecht Early Music Festival.
21:00
Ultimate Calm—Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1, Drift away with ocean sounds feat. ODESZA
3/13Float away on a musical ocean of calm with Ólafur Arnalds.
22:00
Music Matters—Rachel Podger
Tom Service joins violinist Rachel Podger for a walk in the Brecon Beacons.(R)
22:45
The Essay—The Beeb and the Bard, Finding a way
Samuel West introduces a centenary celebration of BBC radio productions of Shakespeare.
23:00
Night Tracks—Music for the evening
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—In memoriam
Tributes to Nicholas Angelich, Radu Lupu and Harrison Birtwistle.
