Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Poetry and Passion
Giordano Bellincampi conducts Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in music by Leonie Holmes.
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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—Classical coffee break
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Maddalena Sirmen and her World, A sensation in London
4/5Donald Macleod explores Maddalena Sirmen’s entry into London's cultural society.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Brahms from Perth Concert Hall (3/4)
Michael Collins and Michael McHale play romantic works by Brahms, Debussy and Muczynski.(R)
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Ruth Gipps' Symphony No 1
With the BBC Philharmonic conducted by Rumon Gamba.
17:00
In Tune—Music news and live classical music
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Switch up your listening with classical music
In Tune's mixtape including a Norwegian wedding march and music by Anna Clyne and Borodin.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony
Tabita Berglund conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in a concert from Glasgow.
22:00
Free Thinking—Can - Future Days
Matthew Sweet and guests take a deep dive into the influential German group's 1973 album
22:45
The Essay—Adrian Edmondson - Signs of Life, It's One Rule for Them
4/5Adrian Edmondson remembers an incident from when he appeared on stage with The Who.(R)
23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for night owls
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
23:30
Unclassified—Gazelle Twin’s Listening Chair
Submerge yourself in the waters of ambient and experimental music with Elizabeth Alker.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Arte dei Suonatori at the Copenhagen Baroque Festival
Soprano Francesa Lombardi Mazzulli joins the Polish early music ensemble.
