Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Schubert, Schumann and Mendelssohn
Chamber music played by Antje Weithaas and soloists from the Pau Casals Festival Orchestra
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Start your Sunday the Radio 3 way with Tom McKinney
Tom McKinney presents Radio 3’s classical breakfast show.
09:00
Sunday Morning—Your perfect Sunday soundtrack
Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh.
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Afternoon
12:00
Private Passions—Sister Mary Joy Langdon
Michael Berkeley's guest is Sister Mary Joy Langdon.
13:30
Music Map—A journey to Smetana's Vltava
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores the sonic connections between music across time and space.(R)
15:00
Choral Evensong—Girton College, Cambridge
From Girton College, Cambridge.
16:00
Jazz Record Requests—Best of 2024
Alyn Shipton looks back at some of the jazz releases from 2024.
17:00
The Early Music Show—Ton Koopman at 80
Hannah French explores the world of Early Music.
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Evening
18:00
Words and Music—For love of Bagpuss
Readings and music inspired by the anniversary of the children's TV programme Bagpuss.(R)
19:15
Sunday Feature—An Organ for the Sultan
A fearless craftsman risks his life in a swashbuckling tale of cultural diplomacy.
20:00
Drama on 3—Kafka's Dick
Alan Bennett's comedy about one of the most miserable writers of the 20th century.(R)
21:35
New Generation Artists—Alim Beisembayev plays Schubert and Chopin
Schubert and Chopin from the pianist Alim Beisembayev.
22:00
Ultimate Calm—Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3, A musical moment to press pause ft. Anoushka Shankar
5/12Take a pause. Ólafur Arnalds plays restful music that feels like time has stopped.(R)
23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for the night
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.(R)
23:30
Unclassified—A Hymn to the Organ
Elizabeth Alker with late-night sounds showcasing the range and beauty of the organ.(R)
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—MacMillan and Beethoven from Cologne
Violinist Aylen Pritchin joins the WDR Symphony Orchestra and conductor Maxim Emelyanychev
