Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—2023 BBC Proms: Sibelius Symphony No 1
BBC Philharmonic & John Storgårds play a premiere by Gerald Barry plus Sibelius & Walton.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Classical rise and shine
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—The ideal mix of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—A celebration of youth and highlights from the BBC Young Musician competition
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
15:00
Choral Evensong—Blackburn Cathedral
Live from Blackburn Cathedral.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Charles Ives (1874-1954), Knockbacks and War
3/5Kate Molleson delves into the period Charles Ives establishes his own insurance company.
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—Classical music for focus or relaxation
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Bartók’s Third Piano Concerto
The BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dinis Sousa in Ravel, Debussy, Chin and Bartók.
21:45
The Essay—Healing Musicians, 3. Robin Graham
Kate Kennedy shares stories with musicians who had to rethink their lives after injury.
22:00
Night Tracks—Night music
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—New UK jazz from Shabaka
Soweto Kinch picks the best jazz with a special focus on the UK. Guest - Robert Mitchell.(R)
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Baroque Delights from Switzerland
Schola Cantorum Basiliensis perform Handel and Galuppi with Flavio Ferri-Benedetti.
