Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Mozart's Clarinet Concerto
Clarinettist Stephan Mörth joins the German Symphony Orchestra Berlin for music by Mozart.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Sunrise classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
09:00
Essential Classics—A feast of great music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Learning from the Past - The Grosse Fuge
5/5Donald Macleod explores one of Beethoven’s greatest late-period works – the Grosse Fuge.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Perth Pianos: Jean-Sélim Abdelmoula
Swiss pianist Jean-Sélim Abdelmoula plays Janacek, Schumann and two interludes of his own.(R)
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Elgar's Enigma Variations
Kristiina Poska conducts the BBC Philharmonic in Elgar's Enigma Variations.
16:30
The Listening Service—Hitting the High Notes
Tom Service explores the enduring appeal of the tenor voice.(R)
17:00
In Tune—Live classical performance and interviews
Voice Trio perform live, plus music from harpist Alis Huws and tenor Gareth Brynmor John.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Debussy's Faun and Stravinsky's Firebird
Roderick Cox conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in Debussy, Stravinsky and Wennäkoski.
22:00
The Verb—New International Poetry from the Contains Strong Language Festival 2023
New international poetry from the Contains Strong Language festival 2023.
22:45
The Essay—Highland Tails, The Bison
An Essay and reflection in poetry on the reintroduction of wild animals into the Highlands
23:00
Late Junction—A Mixtape from Irreversible Entanglements
Verity Sharp shares a mixtape from Irreversible Entanglements.
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Late
01:00
Ultimate Calm—Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1, Music to bring calm amidst the chaos feat. Benjamin Hardman
12/13Escape the noise with Ólafur Arnalds and a musical life raft of soothing songs.(R)
02:00
Essential Classics Mix—Essential Classics for your daily walk
An hour of cheerful classical music to take for a walk.
03:00
Through the Night—Romanian Reformation
The Romanian Radio National Orchestra performs Robert Schumann, Brahms and Mendelssohn.
