Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—In memoriam
Tributes to Nicholas Angelich, Radu Lupu and Harrison Birtwistle.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Tuesday - Kate's classical alternative
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, The Italian Influence
2/5Donald Macleod examines the impact of Italy on England’s Golden Age.(R)
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—2022 Dartington Music Festival - Schubert, Chaminade and Magnard
Music by Chaminade, Schubert, Grieg, Barber and Magnard.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Lalo's Symphonie espagnole
Violinist Augustin Hadelich plays Lalo's sun-infused Spanish Symphony.
17:00
In Tune—Richard Tognetti, Alina Ibragimova, Cedric Tiberghien
Conductor Richard Tognetti and members of the Australian Chamber Orchestra perform live.
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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
Radio 3 in Concert—Wigmore Soloists play Beethoven, Berwald and Zemlinsky
Wigmore Soloists play septets by Beethoven and Berwald, and Zemlinsky's Clarinet Trio.
22:00
Free Thinking—Dead languages
John Gallagher says hello in Oscan, the language of ancient Pompeii
22:45
The Essay—The Beeb and the Bard, Shakespeare in war and peace
Samuel West and Andrea Smith talk about performances of Shakespeare during WWII.
23:00
Night Tracks—Dissolve into sound
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Schubert's Schwanengesang
Baritone Christian Gerhaher and pianist Gerold Huber, recorded in Stockholm.
