Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Brahms's second piano concerto from Lausanne
French pianist Alexandre Kantorow performs with the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Your classical alarm call
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—The very best of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—The Chiaroscuro Quartet at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival
Tom McKinney showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Ballroom Blockbusters, Foxtrot
2/5A dangerous new dance debuts in New York.
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—The perfect classical half hour
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Nordic Music Days: Isabelle Faust and the RSNO
Thomas Sondergard conducts music by Sibelius, Rune Glerup and Errollyn Wallen
21:45
The Essay—From Biltong to Bobotie - Journeys in South African Cuisine, White South African Food
Lindsay Johns finds out about the place of meat in white South African cuisines.(R)
22:00
Night Tracks—Music for the darkling hour
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—A BBC Introducing track from Slow Karma
Fresh music from the Scottish group.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Music for the Queen of Heaven
The Swedish Radio Choir performs music by Renaissance and Baroque composers.










