Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Monte-Carlo Philharmonic
Arabella Steinbacher and the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic play Mozart's Fifth Violin Concerto.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Friday - Petroc's classical alternative
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
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), Music is Music
5/5Kate Molleson discovers Tailleferre restarting her professional life in her eighties.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—East Neuk Festival (4/4)
From Kilrenny Church in Fife, the Castalian Quartet play music by Haydn and Sibelius.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—BBC Proms 2023, Friday - BBC Proms - Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
Ryan Wigglesworth conducts the BBC Scottish SO in Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at the Proms.
16:30
The Listening Service—What makes the organ so mighty?
Tom Service on the majesty of the organ.(R)
17:00
In Tune—Annelien Van Wauwe, The Ciderhouse Rebellion with Kirsty Merryn
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for focus or relaxation
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
BBC Proms—2023, Prom 18: Bollywood Tribute Prom (28.07.23)
Live at the BBC Proms: a tribute to Lata Mangeshkar, Bollywood's ‘Queen of Melody.’
22:00
Sunday Feature—Afterwords: Chinua Achebe
The work of Chinua Achebe, in his own words, and in the words of those who knew him.(R)
22:45
The Essay—Blood and Bronze, The Scorpion
5/10Cellini roams between the great Italian courts, making art and causing trouble.(R)
23:00
Late Junction—Moon Moogs, Sun Salutations
Verity Sharp embarks on another musical adventure to the farthest reaches of sound.
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Late
01:00
Tearjerker—Jordan Rakei, Vol 8: Find comfort in collaboration
Discover moving pieces created through collaboration with Taylor Swift, Bon Iver and more.(R)
02:00
Happy Harmonies with Laufey—Vol 1: Stunning harmonies to lift your spirits
Laufey selects uplifting tracks from Ella Fitzgerald, Arlo Parks, First Aid Kit and more.(R)
03:00
Through the Night—Treasures from Davos Festival
Works by Ethel Smyth, Germaine Tailleferre and Henriëtte Bosmanns from Davos, Switzerland.
