Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Bach, Beethoven and Brahms
Sir András Schiff returns to perform in Australia for the first time in two decades.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Wednesday - Petroc's classical commute
Begin the new month with Petroc Trelawny and Radio 3's classical breakfast show.
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—Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), Summer - Further Fields
3/5Donald MacLeod explores Vivaldi’s successes outside his native Venice.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Music in the Round (2/4)
Ensemble 360 perform concerts across Yorkshire as part of Music in the Round.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Wednesday - Symphonia Domestica
The Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra perform Strauss's tone poem Symphonia Domestica.
16:00
Choral Evensong—Pembroke College, Cambridge
From the Chapel of Pembroke College, Cambridge.
17:00
In Tune—Karen Cargill and Christopher Purves, David Gordon Trio
Katie is joined by singers Karen Cargill and Christopher Purves and the David Gordon Trio.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—The eclectic classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites from Bizet to Britten.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Black Dyke Band at RNCM Brass Band Festival 2023
Nicholas Childs conducts Black Dyke Band in a programme including three world premieres.
22:00
Free Thinking—Mélusine
The mermaid-like figure from medieval folklore is discussed by Shahidha Bari and guests.(R)
22:45
The Essay—Art from the Outside, Mary Barnes
Psychologist Professor Victoria Tischler celebrates outsider art.
23:00
Night Tracks—Immerse yourself
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Fantaisie française
Liang Zhang conducts the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra in Saint-Saëns and Chausson.
