Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Damström, Lindberg and Brahms
The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra perform Cecilia Damström, Brahms and Magnus Lindberg.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Classical music to set you up for the day
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Refresh your morning with classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Live from Wigmore Hall with the Elias Quartet
Live from Wigmore Hall with the Elias Quartet.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Thomas Linley Jnr (1756-1778), The Thomas Conundrum
1/5Donald Macleod introduces us to young Tom and some of the mysteries surrounding his story.
17:00
In Tune—Wind down from the day with classical
Sean Rafferty is joined by pianist Leslie Howard and singer Russell Watson.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music to inspire you
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Transfigured Night
The BBC NOW perform Schoenberg's masterwork and a world premiere by Stephen McNeff.
21:45
The Essay—Michael Longley's Life of Poetry, The Early Years
In a 2024 interview, the late poet Michael Longley talks about Belfast and the classics.
22:00
Night Tracks—Childhood
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a late-night mix of music for and inspired by childhood.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Jacqui Dankworth picks her 4/4
Soweto Kinch picks the best jazz with a special focus on the UK. Guest - Jacqui Dankworth.(R)
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Britten's Violin Concerto, Holst's The Planets and Paul Stanhope's Ocean Planet.
