Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Pietro Nardini and his contemporaries
Ad Astra in music by Nardini, Cambini, Tartini & Mozart
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Wednesday - 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—Samuel Barber (1910-1981), An American Opera
3/5Donald Macleod explores a time when Barber set out to be a conductor.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Cheltenham Music Festival 2023 - Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha and Kunal Lahiry
Radio 3 New Generation Artists Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha and Kunal Lahiry in recital.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—BBC Proms 2023, Wednesday - BBC Proms - Benjamin Grosvenor
Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor performs Debussy, Liszt and Ravel in recital at the BBC Proms.
16:00
Choral Evensong—Chichester Cathedral
From Chichester Cathedral during the Southern Cathedrals Festival.
17:00
In Tune—Paul McCreesh, Simon Blendis and Saoko Blendis
Conductor Paul McCreesh, violinist Simon Blendis and pianist Saoko Blendis join Sean.
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Evening
19:00
BBC Proms—2023, Prom 7: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
Live at the BBC Proms: Tadaaki Otaka conducts the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
22:00
Sunday Feature—Nuit Blanche
What is it about the night? Artists and writers reveal their nocturnal creative processes.(R)
22:45
The Essay—Secret Admirers, Ian Skelly on Jean Mouton
Radio 3 presenter Ian Skelly celebrates the French composer Jean Mouton(R)
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—Pau Casals Festival Orchestra
Young and professional musicians combine to form the Pau Casals Festival Orchestra.











