Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Mozart, Hindemith, Nielsen and Poulenc from Thun
The Azahar Ensemble and pianist Rosalía Gómez Lasheras at the Thun Castle Concerts.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Ease into the day with classical music
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—Ned Rorem (1923-2022), Scandalous escapades in New York
2/5Donald Macleod explores Rorem’s growing obsessions with alcohol, drugs and men.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—2022 Hay Festival – Dvořák Plus with Aleksey Semenenko and Sam Haywood
Sarah Walker presents Dvořák Plus, performed by Aleksey Semenenko with Sam Haywood.(R)
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Beethoven's Second Symphony
Music from BBC and International Orchestras
17:00
In Tune—Classical music live in the studio
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—The eclectic classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Chineke! at the Queen Elizabeth Hall
Chineke! Orchestra in music by Ellington, Armatrading and Tchaikovsky.
22:00
Free Thinking—Lorca
As the National Theatre stages The House of Bernarda Alba, Rana Mitter discusses Lorca
22:45
Between the Ears—Miniatures, Taste (How To Be Cool)
Audio-makers from around the world offer innovative Between the Ears features in miniature
23:00
Night Tracks—Music for midnight
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Ravel, Poulenc, Strauss and Schmitt from Berlin
Brother pianists Lucas and Arthur Jussen play Poulenc's Concerto for Two Pianos.
