Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Jeremiah’s Book of Lamentations
Ensemble O Vos Omnes perform settings of Jeremiah’s Book of Lamentations.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Boost your morning with classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
09:30
Essential Classics—Your perfect classical playlist
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Ryedale Festival highlights and American music from the BBC Phil
Elizabeth Alker with unique recordings from home and abroad
16:00
Composer of the Week—Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787), The Baton Passes
5/5Donald Macleod explores Gluck’s final years and friendships with Mozart and Salieri.
17:00
In Tune—Drivetime classical
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Friday Night is Music Night—Celebrating Ernest Tomlinson
Helen Harrison conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra in music by Ernest Tomlinson.
21:45
The Essay—Music Rediscovered, Chorus girls in Paris
Adjoa Osei has been delving into the personal archives of some 1930s Plaza Tiller dancers.
22:00
Late Junction—Music of the spheres, free jazz bursts
Jennifer Lucy Allan shares minimalist guitar workouts and cello-computer interactions
23:30
'Round Midnight—Meshell Ndegeocello in conversation
The Grammy-winning artist on her new album, inspired by James Baldwin.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Brahms and Schumann from Oslo
Brahms' Violin Concerto and Schumann's Symphony no 2 with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra.
