Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—'All'Ongharese' - Ensemble Pyramide in Zurich
A Hungarian-themed concert, including music by Haydn, Bartók, and Franz Doppler.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Petroc's classical mix
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—Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), Visiting America
4/5Donald Macleod follows Tchaikovsky on tour to America.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Mediterranean Baroque - Liam Byrne and Jonas Nordberg
Hannah French presents Liam Byrne and Jonas Nordberg in works by Kapsberger to Ortiz.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Sibelius's Sixth Symphony in Belfast
Sibelius's Sixth Symphony, and music by Bach, Bacewicz and Ravel.
17:00
In Tune—The Grange Festival, Christian Tetzlaff and Kiveli Dörken, Keelan Carew
With the singers of Così fan tutte, Christian Tetlaff and pianist Kiveli Dörken.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Jess Gillam's handpicked mix for Mental Health Awareness Week
Jess shares the music that helps her find perspective and reconnect with the here and now.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Shostakovich from Manchester
The BBC Philharmonic and Estonian National Male Choir in Shostakovich's Symphony No 13.
22:00
Free Thinking—Essex
Looking beyond the stereotypes of the county that's often described as 'much maligned'.
22:45
The Essay—De Waal's Itinerant Pots, The Fonthill Vase
4/5On the theme of migration, Edmund considers the lifelong journeys of a world-famous pot.(R)
23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for the night
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
23:30
Unclassified—Cate Le Bon's Listening Chair
Elizabeth Alker shares new ambient music, and Cate Le Bon sits in the Listening Chair.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Camerata Zurich with the Soós-Haag Piano Duo
Bach, Mozart & Staempfli recorded at the Tonhalle in Zurich. Presented by Catriona Young.













