Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Poulenc, Shostakovich and Prokofiev from Berlin
Gautier Capuçon plays Shostakovich with the German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Wednesday - Petroc's classical mix
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Georgia Mann
The ideal mix of classical music for your morning.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—The Harlem Renaissance, Rivers
3/5Langston Hughes arrives in Harlem.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—LSO St Luke's: Jazz Inflections - Joanna MacGregor
Joanna MacGregor plays piano music from Barber to Chick Corea, plus her own composition.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Wednesday - LIVE Rachel Podger and the BBC Philharmonic
Violinist Rachel Podger directs the BBC Philharmonic in music by Vivaldi and Bach.
16:00
Choral Evensong—Westminster Abbey
Live from Westminster Abbey.
17:00
In Tune—Minerva Piano Trio, George Xiaoyuan Fu
Katie Derham is joined by the Minerva Piano Trio and American pianist George Xiaoyuan Fu.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—The eclectic classical mix
An eclectic mix featuring classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a few surprises
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—BBC Philharmonic
Elena Schwarz conducts the BBC Philharmonic in Stravinsky, Brahms and Beethoven.
22:00
Free Thinking—George Bernard Shaw
Anne McElvoy and guests look at the arguments explored in the plays of Shaw (1856-1950).
22:45
Between the Ears—Miniatures, feeling body
Audio-makers from around the world offer innovative Between the Ears features in miniature
23:00
Night Tracks—The music garden
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Bach Goldberg Variations
Solo fortepiano and instrumental arrangements of the Goldberg Variations.
