Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—RIAS Chamber Choir
Justin Doyle conducts the RIAS Chamber Choir in mass settings old and new.
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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—The best classical morning music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—A special live broadcast by the BBC Philharmonic
The best in classical performances, with a special live concert from the BBC Philharmonic.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Richard Strauss (1864-1949), Dramatis Personae
5/5Donald Macleod explores key figures in Strauss’s life. Today, the characters of his fancy.
17:00
In Tune—Live classical music for your commute
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for focus and inspiration
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.(R)
19:30
Friday Night is Music Night—Summer in St Albans
Kathryn Rudge and conductor Martin Yates join the BBC Concert Orchestra at the Alban Arena
21:45
The Essay—Forever Songs, Don't You Think We're Forever
Karine Polwart considers music's ritual power to connect, soothe, honour and remember.
22:00
Late Junction—Now That’s What I Call Non-Music ‘24!
Small sounds for lowercase moods and music with an eye for detail with Jennifer Lucy Allan
23:30
'Round Midnight—corto.alto in session
Liam Shortall and his band corto.alto perform live in studio and chat with Soweto.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—The Tears and Fire of the Muses
Jordi Savall directs soloists from La Capella Reial de Catalunya with Hespèrion XXI.
