Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Rattle Conducts the LSO
An eclectic programme of Elgar, Adès, Gabrieli, Kurtág and Vaughan Williams
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Wednesday - Petroc's classical rise and shine
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Georgia Mann
The perfect selection of classical music for your morning.
11:40
Composer of the Week—William Byrd (1543-1623), The Chapel Royal
3/5Byrd joins the queen’s choir and tries his luck in publishing. With Donald Macleod.
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Afternoon
12:40
A Scottish Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication—Part 1: Music before the service
Leading Scottish artists and ensembles perform a range of music both old and new.
14:05
A Scottish Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication—Part 2: The service of thanksgiving and dedication
Music and pageantry as His Majesty King Charles is presented with the Honours of Scotland.
15:15
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—St Magnus Festival (2/4)
Highlights from this summer, featuring Ragazze Quartet and Aaron Akugbo with Ryan Corbett.
16:00
Choral Evensong—Lincoln Cathedral
Live from Lincoln Cathedral to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of William Byrd.
17:00
In Tune—Olivia Fuchs, Nicky Spence, Davóne Tine, Ella Taylor, Oli Zeffman
With Katie Derham, director Olivia Fuchs, and artists from the Classical Pride.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for focus or relaxation
Take time out with a soundscape of classical music including Chopin, Byrd, Bach & Mozart.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Cédric Tiberghien at Wigmore Hall
Pianist Cédric Tiberghien in recital at London's Wigmore Hall.
22:00
Free Thinking—Liverpool Biennial and art at MIF
Catherine Fletcher talks to three artists with new works at the Liverpool Biennial.
22:45
The Essay—Talking about Silence, In a Monastery Garden
3/5Diarmaid MacCulloch takes us inside the spiritual homes of Christian silence.(R)
23:00
Night Tracks—The late zone
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Poetry and Passion
Auckland Philharmonia and Giordano Bellincampi perform a Leonie Holmes world premiere.
