Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Schubert, Liszt, Mahler and Beethoven
Konstantin Krimmel performs songs by Liszt and Mahler with the Mandelring Quartet.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Start the day with classical music
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
09:30
Essential Classics—The ideal mix of classical music
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Concerts in the Cotswolds: Polyphony sing Finzi and the Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective play Brahms
Tom McKinney showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Luise Adolpha Le Beau (1850-1927), Withdrawing from the battle
5/5Donald Macleod explores the final decades for Le Beau after the death of her parents.
17:00
In Tune—Sean Rafferty and In Tune
Angela Hewitt, Barokksolistene, and among others Ailish Tynan for a very special In Tune.
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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
Friday Night is Music Night—Bond... James Bond
Music from the iconic film franchise with the BBC Concert Orchestra and Martin Yates.(R)
21:45
The Essay—Journeys to the Grave, Geoff Dyer on DH Lawrence
Five more writers go in search of the final resting places of their literary heroes.(R)
22:00
Late Junction—Long-lost tapes and unearthed sounds
Verity Sharp serves up your weekly dose of adventurous explorations in sound.
23:30
'Round Midnight—London Jazz Festival: Billy Cobham at 80
Highlights from the legendary drummer’s performance with the BBC Concert Orchestra.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—New Zealand Symphony Orchestra with conductor Gemma New
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra under Gemma New performs Toan, Elgar and Tchaikovsky.
