Schedule
Early
00:00
Classical Fix—Athena Kugblenu live at Hay Festival
Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for comedian Athena Kugblenu at Hay Festival.
00:30
Through the Night—Queen Elisabeth Competition Laureates 2022
Prizewinners from the 2022 competition perform Schumann, Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Monday - 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—Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782), Prefects and Patrons
1/5Donald Macleod delves into Johann Christian Bach’s early life.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Carousel Ensemble
Live from Wigmore Hall, Carousel Ensemble perform Debussy, Ravel and Wim Henderickx.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Prokofiev's Cinderella
Prokofiev's ballet score Cinderella from Stuttgart.
16:30
New Generation Artists—Tom Borrow plays Scriabin
Radio 3's New Generation Artists perform music by Schubert, Scriabin and Mozart.
17:00
In Tune—Francois-Xavier Roth, Isata Kanneh-Mason
Conductor Francois-Xavier Roth and pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason join Sean Rafferty.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Your daily classical soundtrack
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Haydn's Nelson Mass from Freiburg
Freiburg Baroque perform Haydn's 'Nelson' Mass and 'Mourning' Symphony.
21:00
Ultimate Calm—Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2, A Summer Solstice soundtrack feat. AURORA
11/12Ólafur Arnalds shares a selection of calm, sun-filled songs to soundtrack your Midsummer.
22:00
Music Matters—Windrush 75, Nicole Paiement, Nigel Brooks
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores the musical legacy of the Windrush generation.(R)
22:45
The Essay—Another Northern Ireland, 1. Susannah Dickey: Two Pills
Poet and novelist Susannah Dickey assumes a new identity at a local pharmacy.
23:00
Night Tracks—Soundtrack for night
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Brahms in Shanghai
The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra with a double helping of Brahms, conducted by Long Yu.














