Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Alexander Lonquich plays Beethoven Concertos
Alexander Lonquich performs Beethoven with the Munich Chamber Orchestra.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Tuesday - Petroc's classical alarm call
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Tom McKinney
The perfect selection of classical music for your morning.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Germaine Tailleferre (1892-1983), A meeting of minds
2/5Kate Molleson considers why Germaine Tailleferre struck up a friendship with Ravel.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—East Neuk Festival (1/4)
An all-star line up performs Brahms second sextet for strings, from Crail.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—BBC Proms 2023, Tuesday - BBC Proms - Elena Urioste and BBC NOW
Elena Urioste plays Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's Violin Concerto at the BBC Proms.
17:00
In Tune—Sir Mark Elder, James Gilchrist and Anna Tilbrook
Sean Rafferty is joined by conductor Sir Mark Elder ahead of his BBC Prom with the Hallé.
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Evening
19:00
BBC Proms—2023, Prom 14: Elgar’s ‘Enigma’ Variations
Live at the BBC Proms: BBC SO & conductor Elim Chan with pianist Jan Lisiecki
21:15
Sunday Feature—Afterwords: Mary Oliver
A dive into the world of American writer Mary Oliver, with recordings of the poet herself.(R)
22:00
The Essay—Blood and Bronze, Overture
2/10Cellini’s early years are spent training as a musician.(R)
22:15
BBC Proms—2023, Prom 15: Late Night: Moon and Stars
Live at the BBC Proms: Anna Lapwood performs on the historic Royal Albert Hall organ
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Late
00:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for the night
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
00:30
Through the Night—An evening at Villa Casals
Louis Lortie, Paul Meyer and Edgar Moreau at the Pau Casals International Music Festival.












