Schedule
Early
01:00
Tearjerker—AURORA, Gentle music that makes the earth shake
AURORA uncovers gentle music that really packs a punch.
02:00
The Music & Meditation Podcast—Series 3, Embrace vulnerability with Megan Rose Lane
4/9Izzy and Megan Rose Lane look at how to find strength in vulnerability.
02:30
The Music & Meditation Podcast—Series 3, Focus on gratitude with Rob da Bank
5/9Izzy and Rob da Bank focus on meditation’s power to change mindset and increase happiness.
03:00
Through the Night—Caroline Shaw, Mendelssohn and Mahler at the 2022 BBC Proms
Miah Persson, BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Ryan Bancroft in Mahler’s 4th Symphony.
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Morning
07:00
Breakfast—Start your weekend the Radio 3 way, with Saturday Breakfast
Elizabeth Alker sets up your Saturday morning.
09:00
Record Review—Britten's War Requiem in Building a Library with Elin Manahan Thomas and Andrew McGregor
Soprano Elin Manahan Thomas's recommendation for the ultimate recording of War Requiem.
11:45
Music Matters—Claire M Singer, Harry Christophers
Tom Service talks to organist Claire M Singer and conductor Harry Christophers.
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Afternoon
12:30
This Classical Life—Jess Gillam with... Francesca Dego
Jess Gillam is joined by violinist Francesca Dego to share some of their favourite music.
13:00
Inside Music—Pianist Stephen Hough with a playlist of fireworks and finesse
Hear pianist Stephen Hough open up a colourful selection of music from the inside.(R)
15:00
Sound of Cinema—David Lynch
Matthew Sweet talks to iconic film director David Lynch.(R)
16:00
Music Planet—Zakir Hussain
Tabla player Zakir Hussain in conversation with Lopa Kothari.(R)
17:00
J to Z—Miguel Atwood-Ferguson’s inspirations
The composer and string player shares his inspirations. Plus, drummer Sun-Mi Hong live.(R)
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Evening
18:30
Opera on 3—Wagner's The Flying Dutchman
Bryn Terfel takes the title role of the Dutchman cursed to roam the seas for all eternity.
22:00
New Music Show—B Tommy Andersson
The world premiere of B Tommy Andersson's oratorio Passio secundum Matthaeum.
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Late
00:00
Freeness—Alchemy of sounds
Corey Mwamba presents free jazz and improvised music inspired by ancient alchemy.
02:00
Through the Night—2023 Brunegg Pentecost Festival
Works by both Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn, Bottesini and Racine.
