Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Leila Josefowicz, artist-in-residence with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra
Bartók's Violin Concerto, Beethoven's Eroica Symphony and Veronique Vaka's Inmost.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Classical music to brighten your morning
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
09:30
Essential Classics—Your perfect classical playlist
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Dvorak in Belfast and Charpentier in Paris
Tom McKinney presents string music by Dvorak from Belfast and choral Charpentier in Paris.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Creature Comforts
5/5Kate Molleson explores Brahms’s final decade, when he most valued his friends.
17:00
In Tune—Live music at drivetime
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for focus or relaxation
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Friday Night is Music Night—The Great Outdoors
Richard Balcombe conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra with Louise Dearman & Graham Bickley.
21:45
The Essay—Watching from the Wings, K2
Michael Goldfarb remembers his theatrical life as an actor.
22:00
Late Junction—Susie Ibarra and Adrian Zalten in session
Verity Sharp presents the fruits of our latest session, recorded at a church in Germany.
23:30
'Round Midnight—CassKidd Mixtape
Presented by British saxophonist Soweto Kinch and reflecting the rich history of jazz.
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Late
00:30
Tearjerker—AURORA, Songs of Release
AURORA shares intimate music that helps release our emotions.
01:30
The Music & Meditation Podcast—Series 3, Navigate sadness with Jasmin Harsono
8/9Izzy and Jasmin Harsono look at how meditation can help you move through sad experiences.
02:00
The Music & Meditation Podcast—Series 3, Build courage and confidence with Gabby Bernstein
9/9Izzy and Gabby Bernstein use meditation to help build courage and confidence.
02:30
Through the Night—Francisco Guerrero's Missa pro defunctis
Cererols Choir with conductor Marc Díaz perform music from Renaissance Spain.












