Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—BBC Proms 2023: Paradise and the Peri
A rare chance to hear Schumann's opera-oratorio conducted by Simon Rattle.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Get going with classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—A feast of great music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Mikko Franck conducts Sibelius’ 6th Symphony in Paris and pianist Vikingur Ólafsson plays Galuppi
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904), Homeland
4/5Kate Molleson discusses Dvořák’s identity and nationhood.
17:00
In Tune—Classical artists live in session
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for Pride Month, chosen by Rufus Wainwright
A specially curated selection of music chosen for Pride Month by Rufus Wainwright.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Aldeburgh Festival 2024: Bruckner's 7th Symphony
Ryan Wigglesworth conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in a concert from Snape.
21:45
The Essay—The Sounds of Tyne, The Castle Keep
The Castle Keep in Newcastle with Tara Bergin.(R)
22:00
Night Tracks—Music for the evening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Long tracks for the longest day of the year
Soweto leads a gentle introduction to midsummer.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—España
The RAI National Symphony Orchestra performs a Spanish-inspired programme.
