Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Molière in Music
Richard Strauss's suite Le Bourgeois gentilhomme performed by the Santa Cecilia Orchestra.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Classical music to set you up for the day
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring your requests.
09:30
Essential Classics—Celebrating classical greats
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—The Luxembourg Philharmonic plays Schubert’s 9th Symphony and Ravel's Shéhérazade, plus Mozart from the Van Kuijk Quartet
Luxembourg Philharmonic plays Schubert’s 9th Symphony, plus Mozart from Van Kuijk Quartet.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Claude Debussy (1862-1918), The Hooligans
4/5Debussy ascends to a new level of fame as his opera Pelléas et Mélisande is premiered.
17:00
In Tune—Live music and news from the world of classical
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—The eclectic classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Jader Bignamini conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, Poulenc’s Gloria and Camille Pépin’s Les Eaux célestes.
21:45
The Essay—Letters to a Young Composer, Sally Beamish
Sally Beamish writes a personal letter to a young composer.
22:00
Night Tracks—The music garden
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—An epic tune from Tom Skinner
Soweto Kinch picks the best jazz with a special focus on the UK. Guest - Robert Mitchell.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Handel's Messiah from Rome
Performed by the Santa Cecilia Orchestra & Chorus, with conductor John Nelson and soloists
