Schedule
Early
00:00
Classical Fix—Shazia Mirza
Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on comedian Shazia Mirza.
00:30
Through the Night—Romantic Awakening
Francesco Piemontesi joins the Munich Chamber Orchestra for Schumann's Piano Concerto.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Classical music to brighten your morning
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Your perfect classical playlist
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Anniversary Special: A Welsh Quintet, Choral music from Wales
1/5Donald Macleod marks Composer of the Week's 80th anniversary with the BBC Singers.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Louis Lortie
Live from the Wigmore Hall: pianist Louis Lortie plays Schubert and Rachmaninov.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Queyras plays Dvorak
Dvorak's Cello Concerto with Jean-Guihen Queyras and the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra.
16:30
New Generation Artists—Shostakovich on the accordion with Ryan Corbett
Chamber music from Radio 3's New Generation Artists: Telemann, Shostakovich and Ravel.
17:00
In Tune—Classical music live in the studio
Igor Levit talks about his new album, and soprano Sondra Radvanovsky performs live.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Your daily classical soundtrack
A 30-minute soundscape of classical music with Vivaldi, Brahms, Salzedo, Britten, Mozart.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Kirill Petrenko conducts the Berlin Philharmonic's Season Opening Concert
Kirill Petrenko conducts the Berlin Philharmonic in Max Reger and Richard Strauss.
22:00
Music Matters—Barbara Hannigan
Sara Mohr-Pietsch meets soprano-conductor Barbara Hannigan during rehearsals with the LSO.(R)
22:45
The Essay—The Little Secrets of Great Works, You've Got Mail
Children's novelist Elle McNicoll discusses one line from Nora Ephron's romantic comedy.
23:00
Night Tracks—Underwater Music
Hannah Peel with a late-night mix of music exploring life and sounds beneath the waves.(R)
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain at the 2022 BBC Proms
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein joins the NYOGB for Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.
