Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Chopin, Granados and Albéniz
Charles Richard-Hamelin plays a recital of Chopin, Granados and Albéniz from Québec.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Classical music to brighten your morning
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Classical soundtrack for your morning
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—The Glenarm Festival of Voice and Saint-Saëns' Requiem
Tom McKinney showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—A Latin American Christmas, Venezuela
2/5Kate Molleson discovers Venezuela’s festive traditions, from rollerskates to folk revivals
17:00
In Tune—Classical music live from the BBC
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
Radio 3 in Concert—Orff's Carmina Burana from Nottingham
The BBC Concert Orchestra performs Orff's spectacular Carmina Burana.
21:45
The Essay—Vivaldi in a Warming World, Summer
Kate Molleson hears from composers writing seasonal music in an era of climate change.
22:00
Night Tracks—Music for the still of night
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—New Alabaster DePlume
Guest host Tina Edwards spins the saxophonist's new release Honeycomb.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—String Quartets by Lalo, Donizetti and Renato Rozic
From Zagreb, the Sebastian String Quartet performs a premiere by Renato Rozic.
