Schedule
Early
00:00
Classical Fix—Benjamina Ebuehi
Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for baker and recipe writer Benjamina Ebuehi.
00:30
Through the Night—Thun Castle Concerts
A musical sunrise on Lake Thun with the Pacific Quartet Vienna. Jonathan Swain presents.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Monday - Petroc's classical mix
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Tom McKinney
A great selection of classical music for your morning.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—César Franck (1822-1890), A musical puzzle
1/5Donald Macleod explores the reasons why César Franck's reserved nature held him back.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Steven Osborne
From Wigmore Hall, Scottish pianist Steven Osborne performs Debussy's Études.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Monday - Schumann's First Symphony
Matthias Pintscher conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
16:30
New Generation Artists—Music from jazz guitarist Rob Luft
Eric Lu plays Bach's Toccata in C minor, BWV 911, and a sequence of music with Rob Luft.
17:00
In Tune—Alexandra Wood, Huw Watkins, Gavin Sutherland
Violinist Alexandra Wood performs live in the studio.
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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—Martha Argerich and Maria João Pires
Martha Argerich and Maria João Pires perform Mozart's Piano Concerto No 10 in E flat.
21:00
Ultimate Calm—Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1, Soothing music for sleep feat. Dominic Monaghan
9/13Journey to the land of nod with a sleepy soundtrack from Ólafur Arnalds.
22:00
Music Matters—Santtu-Matias Rouvali
Composer Laura Bowler, music in UK prisons, and national anthems at the World Cup.(R)
22:45
The Essay—A Landscape for Recovery, Pennie Stuart on cancer recovery above Loch Ness
Pennie Stuart describes her recovery from breast cancer in the woods close to her home.
23:00
Night Tracks—Adventures in sound
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Finnish Independence Day Gala Concert
Works by Sibelius and contemporary Finnish composers Jouni Kaipainen and Lotta Wennäkoski.
