Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Castel, Brunetti and Boccherini
The Baroque ensemble Concerto 1700 performs 18th century string trios from Spain.
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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 best classical morning music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Schumann's Second Symphony and Imogen Cooper in the Cotswolds
Tom McKinney showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Luise Adolpha Le Beau (1850-1927), Rebuffed in Wiesbaden and Berlin
4/5Donald Macleod explores Le Beau’s life in Wiesbaden and then Berlin.
17:00
In Tune—Classical artists live in the studio
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—BBC NOW perform Ives' 1st Symphony
Geoffrey Paterson conducts Ives, and Simon Wills conducts a world premiere.
21:45
The Essay—Journeys to the Grave, Brandon Taylor on Langston Hughes
Series 2. Five writers go in search of the final resting places of their literary heroes.(R)
22:00
Night Tracks—Meditative music for night owls
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Fresh from Zeñel
Soweto shares a new track from the UK jazz-electronic quartet.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Schubert, Liszt, Mahler and Beethoven
Konstantin Krimmel performs songs by Liszt and Mahler with the Mandelring Quartet.
