Schedule
Early
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.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Petroc's classical commute
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
09:00
Essential Classics—Georgia Mann, plus a special feature for Mental Health Awareness Week
Georgia with a beautiful classical playlist and a live guided meditation for MHAW at 11.30
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), The Nutcracker
5/5Donald Macleod with Sir Matthew Bourne and Dame Monica Mason on Tchaikovsky's final ballet
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Mediterranean Baroque - Forma Antiqva
Hannah French presents Forma Antiqva in music from José de Nebra to Boccherini.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Mozart's 'Linz' Symphony
The Ulster Orchestra plays Mozart's Symphony No 36, plus music by Monteverdi and Martinu.
16:30
The Listening Service—Is Music Good for You?
The tightly entwined relationship of music and our minds.(R)
17:00
In Tune—Hélène Grimaud, Michael Spyres
Sean Rafferty is joined by pianist Hélène Grimaud and baritenor Michael Spyres.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Sean Rafferty's classical mix for Mental Health Awareness Week
Sean Rafferty's mix of music to help soothe your soul.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Total Immersion: Spotlight on Kaija Saariaho
The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Sakari Oramo with music by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho.
22:00
The Verb—Monsters and the Monstrous
Ian McMillan and his guests discuss the metaphor of the monster and the monstrous other.
22:45
The Essay—De Waal's Itinerant Pots, Magdalene Odundo
5/5In a final essay on the theme of migration, Edmund considers the work of Magdalene Odundo.(R)
23:00
Late Junction—James Acaster’s mixtape
Verity Sharp shares a mixtape from stand-up comedian and record producer James Acaster.
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Late
01:00
Composed—Composed with Devonté Hynes, ESCAPE: Tunes to take you to another place
Devonté shares music that he loves and which helps him drift off into another world.
02:00
Piano Flow—Gabriels, Peaceful piano pieces for your LA dreams
Jacob Lusk guides you through sounds from the City of Angels to reflect and recuperate.
03:00
Through the Night—Remembrance and Reflection
Shostakovich, Chevalier de Saint-Georges & Mahler with Minnesota Orchestra & Osmo Vänskä.
