Schedule
Early
00:00
Sounds Connected—Miriam Skinner
Quirky, peculiar and sometimes surprising connections that link music.
00:30
Through the Night—Veronika Eberle performs Berg's Violin Concerto
Alpesh Chauhan conducts the RAI National Symphony Orchestra.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Monday - Petroc's classical alternative
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Georgia Mann
A great selection of classical music for your morning.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Pauline Viardot and Her Circle, The García Clan
1/5Donald Macleod explores the life and music of multi-talented musician Pauline Viardot.(R)
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Ning Feng and Thomas Hoppe
Dazzling Chinese violinist Ning Feng plays Schnittke, Prokofiev, Falla and Korngold.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Mozart's 'Jupiter' Symphony
Maxim Emelyanychev conducts the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.
16:30
New Generation Artists—Santiago Cañón-Valencia's take on Albéniz
Santiago Cañón-Valencia plays music for solo cello by Albéniz.
17:00
In Tune—Christophe Rousset, James Ehnes
Sean Rafferty with harpsichordist Christophe Rousset and violinist James Ehnes.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Coronation Bank Holiday Special
A special sequence of music reflecting on the King's coronation.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Mozart's Coronation Mass from the Berlin Philharmonie
Kirill Petrenko conducts the Berlin Philharmonic in Mozart and Schumann.
21:00
Ultimate Calm—Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2, Calm tracks to inspire confidence ft. Alfa Mist
5/12Ólafur Arnalds shares calming songs to give you a confidence boost
22:00
Music Matters—Kaija Saariaho
Kate Molleson in conversation with Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho.
22:45
The Essay—Artists and the Spirit World, Hilma af Klint’s The Ten Largest
Jennifer Higgie traces the impact of the spirit world on modernist art.
23:00
Night Tracks—Music after dark
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—New Year's Eve Concert from Lugano
Cellist Mischa Maisky joins the Orchestra della Svizzera italiana.
