Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Vienna Philharmonic with Blomstedt
Schubert's 'Unfinished' and Bruckner's 'Romantic' symphonies, performed in Bonn.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Kate's classical rise and shine
Kate Molleson presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
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, Thomas Tomkins – a last flowering of the Golden Age
5/5Donald Macleod surveys the later life of the last surviving composer of the Golden Age.(R)
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—2022 Dartington Music Festival - Grieg, Ravel and Poulenc
Music by Grieg, Frances-Hoad, Ravel, Poulenc and Vaughan Williams.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Franck's Symphony in D minor
Chloe van Soeterstede conducts Franck's orchestral masterpiece.
16:30
The Listening Service—The Hebrides Overture: Mendelssohn's melodious cave
Tom Service explores the story behind the very first orchestral tone poem.(R)
17:00
In Tune—Souad Massi, Justin Adams, Rafael Payare
Algerian singer-songwriter Souad Massi performs songs from her forthcoming album Sequana.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Power through with classical music
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—BBC Philharmonic Centenary Concert
The BBC Philharmonic celebrates its centenary.
22:00
The Verb—Verbatim Speech
Ian McMillan and guests celebrate the rhythms of everyday speech.
22:45
The Essay—The Beeb and the Bard, Diversity
Samuel West and Andrea Smith discuss diversity in BBC radio's productions of Shakespeare.
23:00
Late Junction—Resina’s mixtape
Jennifer Lucy Allan shares a mixtape from Polish cellist and composer Resina.
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Late
01:00
Tearjerker—Sigrid, Movie soundtracks with all the feels
Sigrid brings all the feels with her favourite sad and reflective movie soundtracks.
02:00
Downtime Symphony—Recharge with a mix of relaxing piano and orchestral sounds
An hour of wind-down music to help you press pause and reset your mind.(R)
03:00
Through the Night—Dominican Culture Days
Vox Clamantis sing works by Arvo Pärt, Guillaume de Machaut and Pärt Uusberg.
