Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Villa-Lobos, Ginastera, Copland and Grofé
French harpist Xavier de Maistre joins the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic to play Ginastera.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Wednesday - Petroc's classical alarm call
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—Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), Sibling rivalries
3/5Donald Macleod takes a closer look at Haydn's family ties, including his brother Michael.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Highlights from the 2022 Schubertiade Schwarzenberg (2/4)
The Modigliani Quartet perform Schubert's String Quartet No 4 in C.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Mendelssohn in Italy with the BBC Philharmonic
Italy through the musical minds of Bizet, Verdi, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn and Barbara Strozzi.
16:00
Choral Evensong—Merton College, Oxford
Live from the Chapel of Merton College, Oxford.
17:00
In Tune—Antonio Pappano, Santtu Matias-Rouvali, Sally Matthews and Simon Lepper
With conductors Antonio Pappano and Santtu-Matias Rouvali, and soprano Sally Matthews.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix
In Tune’s specially curated playlist, including works by Haydn, Beethoven and Brahms.(R)
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Bancroft conducts Ives
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales perform an American programme.
22:00
Free Thinking—Ireland's Hidden Histories and Secret Stories
With poet Majella Kelly, historian Jackie Uí Chionna and memoirist Carmel McMahon.
22:45
The Essay—We Other Tudors, John Cabot
3/10Jerry Brotton looks at those from around the world who made their homes in Tudor England.
23:00
Night Tracks—The music garden
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.(R)
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Romanian Reformation
The Romanian Radio National Orchestra perform Schumann, Brahms and Mendelssohn.
