Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Beethoven and Mendelssohn from St Peter Church, Thônex in Switzerland
Beethoven's Septet in E flat and Mendelssohn's Octet in E flat at Thônex Schubertiades.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Sunrise classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—The ideal morning mix of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Outstanding string quartets and music by Arvo Pärt
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
15:00
Choral Evensong—King's College, Cambridge
Live from the Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Richard Strauss (1864-1949), Best Frenemies
3/5Donald Macleod explores key figures in Strauss’s life. Today, Gustav Mahler.
17:00
In Tune—World-class classical music – live
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Your daily classical soundtrack
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—BBC Philharmonic - Symphonie fantastique
Mark Wigglesworth returns to the BBC Philharmonic for a programme by musical pioneers.
21:45
The Essay—Forever Songs, Banks of Sicily
Karine Polwart considers music's ritual power to connect, soothe, honour and remember.
22:00
Night Tracks—The constant harmony machine
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—New music from Emanative
A fresh release from the London drummer and producer Emanative.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Ina Boyle and Charles Villiers Stanford
A concert by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland with pianist Finghin Collins.
