Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—International Women's Day
A concert given by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales at Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—International Women's Day
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
09:00
Essential Classics—International Women's Day
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Johanna Senfter (1879-1961), World War II
5/5Senfter’s career is seriously affected by World War II.
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—New Generation Artists celebrate International Women's Day
BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists lunchtime concert.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—International Women's Day: Bacewicz - Symphony No 4
Music by Bacewicz, Camille Pépin and Clara Schumann.
16:30
The Listening Service—Impassioned argument: Elizabeth Maconchy's string quartets
Tom Service surveys the 13 extraordinary string quartets of Elizabeth Maconchy.(R)
17:00
In Tune—International Women's Day
Top-class live music from some of the world's finest musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—International Women's Day
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music, featuring women composers.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—International Women's Day: Sun Sundar Sargam
The BBC Singers celebrate International Women's Day 2024.
22:00
The Verb—International Women's Day Verb
Ian McMillan explores poetry as a tool for women's empowerment.
22:45
The Essay—Edith Piaf in Five Songs, 5. Non, je ne regrette rien
Edith Piaf in five songs. Elizabeth Alker on Piaf's 1960 classic Non, je ne regrette rien.
23:00
Late Junction—International Women's Day: Agathe Max and Enji in session
Journeys in music, ancient to future. The home for adventurous listeners.
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Late
01:00
Tearjerker—AURORA, Beautiful sounds for human connection
AURORA celebrates the power of music that connects and brings us together.
02:00
Gameplay with Baby Queen—Adventures in role playing
Baby Queen plays music from Ruined King, Ghost of Tsushima and Halo Infinite.(R)
03:00
Through the Night—Opera composers in the chamber
The Cremona Quartet perform string quartets by Verdi, Puccini and Malipiero in Madrid.
