Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Dancing at La Scala
Isabelle Faust in Bartok's First Violin Concerto with La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Get going with classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
09:30
Essential Classics—The very best of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Louis Lortie and Helene Mercier with two piano music by Rachmaninov and Stravinsky plus orchestral music by Brahms
Piano duo Louis Lortie and Helene Mercier perform Rachmaninov and Stravinsky.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Mozart's Grand Tour, Homeward Bound
Donald Macleod joins Mozart and his family on an epic European adventure
17:00
In Tune—The classical soundtrack for your evening
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for your journey
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Friday Night is Music Night—Once again, Friday Night is Music Night!
The BBC Concert Orchestra and Katie Derham with a popular programme of music for everyone.
21:45
The Essay—Erland Cooper's Phantom Islands, Saint Brendan's Isle
In search of earthly paradise, we take an imaginary trip to Saint Brendan's Isle.
22:00
Late Junction—Cello rituals, sonic monuments and musical tarot
Swirl into the musical beyond with Jennifer Lucy Allan and some magical sonic selections.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Zara McFarlane in session
The UK singer Zara McFarlane pays tribute to Sarah Vaughan in her centenary year.
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Late
00:30
Tearjerker—AURORA, Music for Daydreaming
Escape the everyday and let your mind soar with beautiful music from AURORA.
01:30
The Music & Meditation Podcast—Series 3, Reduce stress levels with Hannah Barrett
6/9Izzy and Hannah Barrett keep stress at bay through the power of music and meditation.
02:00
The Music & Meditation Podcast—Series 3, Make friends with your thoughts with Gelong Thubten
7/9Izzy and Gelong Thubten explore how meditation helps in the battle against your thoughts.
02:30
Through the Night—Ravel, Korngold and Richard Strauss from Berlin
James Ehnes in Korngold's Violin Concerto with the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra.
