Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Contemplating Earth from above
Justin Doyle and the RIAS Chamber Chorus, Berlin, perform Tallis, Striggio, Roth and Monk.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Petroc's classical rise and shine
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
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—Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757), Farinelli
5/5Scarlatti's world is transformed by the arrival of a singing celebrity.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—2023 Hay Festival – Schubert Plus with the Amatis Trio
Sarah Walker presents Schubert Plus, performed by the Amatis Trio at Hay Festival.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Strauss in Frankfurt
The Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra perform Strauss's Also sprach Zarathustra.
16:30
The Listening Service—Ravel's Bolero: A Piece without Music?
Tom Service explores Maurice Ravel's Bolero.(R)
17:00
In Tune—Soraya Mafi, Balamuc
Katie Derham is joined by soprano Soraya Mafi and Gypsy folk band Balamuc.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music to inspire you
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Bella Italia
The Ulster Orchestra perform works by Berlioz, Elgar and Respighi.
22:00
The Verb—Futures Verb
Ian McMillan presents the first in a series of Verb visits to the future.
22:45
The Essay—Charles Aznavour in Five Songs, 5: They Fell, by Nare Mkrtchyan
Charles Aznavour's astonishing career in five songs. 5: They Fell, by Nare Mkrtchyan.
23:00
Late Junction—A Japanese music special
Jennifer Lucy Allan returns from a trip to Japan with a suitcase full of music.
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Late
01:00
Ultimate Calm—Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2, Calm sounds for sunsets feat. James Acaster
8/12Ólafur Arnalds shares a relaxing selection of songs inspired by the setting sun.(R)
02:00
Piano Flow—Gabriels, Calming piano pieces in perfect harmony
Jacob Lusk from Gabriels shares his favourite piano tracks packed with harmony.
03:00
Through the Night—Heart and Hope
Osmo Vänskä conducts the Minnesota Orchestra in Minneapolis. Jonathan Swain presents.
