Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Gershwin and Rachmaninov
Gershwin's Cuban Overture, Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances and Mason Bates' Piano Concerto.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Get going with classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Great classical music for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Baroque Music in Concert from Concerto Copenhagen
Highlights from the Lammermuir Festival in Scotland.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Margaret Bonds (1913-1972), Black Pride
4/5Donald Macleod meets Margaret Bonds at a crucial time in the fight for racial equality.
17:00
In Tune—Live music at drivetime
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Your daily classical soundtrack
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Concerto Copenhagen at the Lammermuir Festival
Concerto Copenhagen showcase the music of Johan Helmich Roman at the Lammermuir Festival.
21:45
The Essay—Writing Australia, Luka Lesson - Two Villages
Essays from Australia on the theme of place and belonging.
22:00
Night Tracks—The constant harmony machine
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Hania Rani returns with new music
Soweto opens with a piece from the vocalist's live album recorded in Warsaw.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Rachmaninov's First Symphony at the 2023 BBC Proms
John Storgårds conducts the BBC Philharmonic in Rachmaninov's First Symphony.
