Schedule
Early
01:00
Tearjerker—Jordan Rakei, Vol 10: Warming sounds for slowing down and getting cosy
Jordan picks his favourite music for cosy nights with Joni Mitchell, Sigur Ros and Sigrid.(R)
02:00
Happy Harmonies with Laufey—Vol 3: Gentle Jazz sounds to ease you into the day
Laufey celebrates jazz, with tracks from Jacob Collier, Saje, New York Voices and more.(R)
03:00
Through the Night—Fantaisie française
Liang Zhang conducts Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra in works by Saint-Saëns & Chausson
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Morning
07:00
Breakfast—Saturday - Elizabeth Alker
Elizabeth Alker sets up your Saturday morning.
09:00
Record Review—BBC Proms Composer: Shostakovich with Marina Frolova-Walker and Andrew McGregor
Marina Frolova-Walker chooses five essential recordings of Proms Composer Shostakovich.
11:45
New Generation Artists—NGA Summer Showcase (5/8)
Featuring performances of music by Tchaikovsky, Bartok and Haydn.
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Afternoon
12:30
This Classical Life—Jess Gillam with... Ayanna Witter-Johnson
Jess Gillam talks to singer and cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson about the music they love.(R)
13:00
Inside Music—Accordionist Ksenija Sidorova with powerful melodies and musical embraces
Hear accordionist Ksenija Sidorova open up a colourful selection of music from the inside.(R)
15:00
Sound of Cinema—Carl Davis Tribute
Matthew Sweet and the BBC Philharmonic celebrate the music of Carl Davis.
16:00
Music Planet—With Kathryn Tickell, and a feature on Ansonia Records
Kathryn Tickell takes a look at the classic New York-based Latin label Ansonia Records.
17:00
J to Z—Reggie Workman
Bass legend Reggie Workman shares his inspirations, plus live music from Avishai Cohen.
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Evening
18:30
My Problem with...—Mendelssohn
Mahan Esfahani tries couples counselling to rejuvenate his love for Mendelssohn.(R)
19:30
BBC Proms—2023, Prom 37: Budapest Festival Orchestra
Live at the BBC Proms: the Budapest Festival Orchestra with András Schiff and Iván Fischer
22:00
New Music Show—Gerald Barry and György Kurtág
Kate Molleson with the latest in new music performance.
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Late
00:00
Freeness—Bridging the gap
Corey Mwamba shares free jazz and improvised music bridging tradition and imagined future.
01:00
Through the Night—100th anniversary of the death of composer Dora Pejačević
Croatian musicians mark the centenary of leading Croatian composer Dora Pejačević's death.
