Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and Third Piano Concerto
Petra Somlai is the soloist with Concerto Stella Matutina in Beethoven's concerto no.3.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Morning classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
09:30
Essential Classics—Classical soundtrack for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—BBC Young Musician competition and a celebration of youth from across Europe
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Charles Ives (1874-1954), Crisis, Climax and Close
5/5Kate Molleson explores the final decades for Charles Ives when he stopped composing.
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—30 minutes of classical inspiration
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Friday Night is Music Night—The Great Outdoors
Richard Balcombe conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra with Louise Dearman & Graham Bickley.(R)
21:45
The Essay—Healing Musicians, 5. Rebecca Toal and Hattie Butterworth
Kate Kennedy talks to musicians who had to rethink their careers after injury or illness.
22:00
Late Junction—Space as the instrument, sea as the score
Music for the night sky and the depths of the ocean, with Verity Sharp
23:30
'Round Midnight—Awen Ensemble in session
The Welsh ensemble perform selections from their latest album Cadair Idris.(R)
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Schubert and Shostakovich in Helsinki
Nicholas Collon and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, joined by cellist István Várdai.
