Schedule
Early
00:00
Classical Fix—Harry Trevaldwyn
Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for comedian and actor Harry Trevaldwyn.(R)
00:30
Through the Night—Festival International du Domaine Forget
Kerson Leong, Marc-Andre Hamelin and friends perform chamber works by Glazunov and Brahms.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Monday - Petroc's classical alarm call
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Tom McKinney
The best classical music, specially selected for your morning.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Henriëtte Bosmans (1895-1952), Family Matters
1/5Donald Macleod looks into Bosmans’s relationship with her parents.(R)
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—New Generation Artists in Concert (5)
Music by Handel, Korngold and Fanny Hensel, recorded in concert by New Generation Artists.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—BBC Proms 2023, Proms - BBC Symphony Orchestra with music by López, Rachmaninov and Walton
The BBC Symphony Orchestra perform music by López, Rachmaninov and Walton.
17:00
In Tune—Deborah Warner, Tom Kerstens
Director Deborah Warner and guitarist Tom Kerstens join Sean Rafferty.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music to inspire you
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
BBC Proms—2023, Prom 40: Martin Helmchen plays Brahms
Live at the BBC Proms: the BBC SO conducted by Sakari Oramo with pianist Martin Helmchen.
22:00
Sunday Feature—A Tree Story
Martin Handley traces the journey of a violin from forest to concert hall via its builder.(R)
22:45
The Essay—Africa in the City, Marseille
Lindsay Johns discusses how Marseille has been influenced by African migration.(R)
23:00
Night Tracks—The constant harmony machine
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.(R)
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Operatic quartets
The Cremona Quartet perform string quartets by Verdi, Puccini and Malipiero in Madrid.
