Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Piano transcriptions of some popular guitar pieces
Pianist Julija Bal performs at the 18th Vojvodina Guitar Festival in Serbia.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Classical music to brighten your morning
Hannah French presents Radio 3's award-winning classical breakfast show.
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—Niamh O'Sullivan and Gary Beecher live from Wigmore Hall and highlights from the Utrecht Early Music Festival
Tom McKinney showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Dorothy Howell (1898-1982), The English Strauss
1/5Donald Macleod and Leah Broad survey the life and work of British composer Dorothy Howell.
17:00
In Tune—Live classical music for your drive
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Power through with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Nash Ensemble at 60
Mozart, Debussy, Schubert, and a world premiere from Julian Anderson.
21:45
The Essay—Walking the Causeways, Patrick Gale
Five writers walk the beguiling routes of tidal causeways. Today, St Michael’s Mount.
22:00
Night Tracks—Music for the night
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.(R)
23:30
'Round Midnight—Zoe Rahman's Flowers
Living legends and unsung heroes, picked all this week by the UK pianist.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Renaud Capuçon plays Schumann and Dvorák
Violinist Renaud Capuçon conducts and performs with the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
