Schedule
Early
00:00
Freeness—Saxophone incantations with Zoh Amba
Corey Mwamba shares audacious free jazz and improvised music focusing on the saxophone.
01:00
Through the Night—Mendelssohn and Italians
John Axelrod conducts the RAI National Symphony Orchestra in music from Italian operas.
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Morning
07:00
Breakfast—Sunday - Martin Handley
Martin Handley presents Breakfast, including a Sounds of the Earth slow radio soundscape.
09:00
Sunday Morning—Sarah Walker with a vibrant musical mix
Sarah Walker chooses uplifting music to complement your morning.
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Afternoon
12:00
Private Passions—Isabella Tree
Michael Berkeley's guest is author and travel writer Isabella Tree.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Mithras Trio
The exciting young trio perform music by Bridge, Beethoven and a new work by Joy Lisney.(R)
14:00
The Early Music Show—Live from the York Early Music Festival
Performances by baroque ensemble I Zefirelli and the Butter Quartet.
15:00
Choral Evensong—Lincoln Cathedral
Live from Lincoln Cathedral to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of William Byrd.(R)
16:00
Jazz Record Requests—Your Sunday jazz soundtrack
Alyn Shipton presents jazz records of all styles as requested by you.
17:00
The Listening Service—What's on the programme?
Tom Service explores the art of concert programming.
17:30
Words and Music—Light and Shade
Today's theme is prompted by contrasts in the work of Renaissance artist Caravaggio.(R)
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Evening
18:45
Sunday Feature—Byrd and Beyond: Challenged by Faith
Harry Christophers examines the powerful relationship between music and faith.
19:30
Drama on 3—Emperor and Galilean. Part 2: Emperor Julian
Ibsen's epic play about Roman Emperor Julian's failed attempt to abolish Christianity.
20:50
Record Review Extra—Stravinsky's Petrushka
Hannah French presents more from the freshest recordings in classical music.
23:00
Iranian Classical Music—Persian Classical Music in the Radio Age
Exploring the rich traditions of Persian classical music and what makes it classical.
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Late
00:00
Sounds Connected—Mahaliah Edwards
Mahaliah Edwards with the quirky and personal connections that link her choice of music.
00:30
Through the Night—Haydn and Beethoven from Appenzeller Bachtage Festival
Light and Dark: Haydn's Missa in tempore belli and Beethoven's Eroica.
