Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Mozart in Monte Carlo
Christian Zacharias and the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic perform Haydn, Mozart and Poulenc.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Petroc's classical rise and shine
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—Thomas Tallis (c1505-1585), All Change
4/5Donald Macleod explores how life was for Tallis under King Edward and Queen Mary.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Mostly Mozart (3/4)
Italian violinist Francesca Dego plays three contrasting Mozart sonatas.(R)
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Thursday - Brahms's First Symphony
Semyon Bychkov conducts Brahms, plus Renaissance music and works by Poulenc and Schumann.
17:00
In Tune—La Vaghezza, Blaze of Glory!
Sean Rafferty with La Vaghezza and Welsh National Opera's Blaze of Glory!
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Switch up your listening with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—The Tallis Scholars bridge the centuries
The Tallis Scholars sing motets by the Tudor John Taverner and his namesake, John Tavener.
22:00
Free Thinking—Idrissa Ouédraogo
Matthew Sweet and guests explore the work of Burkinabé film-maker Idrissa Ouédraogo.
22:45
The Essay—In Their Voices, Robert McFerrin
4/5Peter Brathwaite shares his love of the voice of Robert McFerrin and why it is so special.(R)
23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for night owls
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
23:30
Unclassified—Marvels and Mystery
Elizabeth Alker shares new sounds from the worlds of experimental and ambient music.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Peace to the Souls
Cardinal Complex perform works by Praetorius, Giovanni Gabrieli and Picchi.
