Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Ehnes Quartet: Beethoven alla Russia
The Ehnes Quartet explores two of Beethoven's legendary Razumovsky Quartets.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Classical sunrise
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Great classical music for your morning
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—60 Years of the Nash Ensemble
Unique performances from a top UK performing group.
16:00
Composer of the Week—JS Bach at Christmas, Weimar, 1717
2/5Bach is put under arrest in Weimar and reflects on Christmases past. With Donald Macleod.(R)
17:00
In Tune—Live classical music for your commute
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for your journey
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Bach Motets from Solomon's Knot in Manchester
Motets by Johann Christoph and Johann Sebastian Bach from Solomon's Knot in Manchester.
21:45
The Essay—Full Moon on Progress St, Big Mama Thornton’s Ball and Chain
Dr Rommi Smith examines a turning-point moment in the life of five Black female musicians.
22:00
Night Tracks—Sublime sounds for nightfall
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.(R)
23:30
'Round Midnight—New Fabienne Ambuehl
Soweto spins the London-based pianist and singer's latest single.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Mäkelä and Lozakovich play Brahms's Double Concerto
Conductor Klaus Mäkelä returned to his cello in Brahms's touching Double Concerto.
