Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Poetry & Passion
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra performs music by Holmes, Schumann & Tchaikovsky.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Start your weekend the Radio 3 way, with Saturday Breakfast
Emma Clarke sets up your Saturday morning.
09:00
Radio 3's European Roadtrip—Live from Cologne
Tom McKinney continues Radio 3's New Year celebrations live from Cologne.
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Afternoon
12:00
Earlier... with Jools Holland—The pianist and bandleader picks his favourite classical music
Jools is joined by singer Laura Mvula, with music by Beethoven, Bach and Tippett.(R)
13:00
Music Matters—Satire and the Stave, Identity, Equality and Emancipation
Chris Addison explores how music can be used to fight for identity, equality, and freedom.
14:00
Record Review—Beethoven's 1st Piano Concerto in Building a Library with Joanna MacGregor and Andrew McGregor
Joanna MacGregor chooses her favourite version of Beethoven's 1st Piano Concerto
16:00
Sound of Cinema—A Celebration of German Film
Matthew Sweet explores some of the best soundtracks in German cinema.
17:00
This Classical Life—Jess Gillam with... Alexandra Dariescu
Jess Gillam and pianist Alexandra Dariescu share the music they love.
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Evening
18:00
Opera on 3—Richard Strauss's Elektra
The Berlin Philharmonic in Strauss's most daring opera, with Nina Stemme in the title role
19:45
Radio 3 in Concert—WDR Symphony Orchestra
A new year's concert of American music from Cologne with the WDR Symphony Orchestra
21:30
Music Planet—Songhoy Blues’ Return Journey
Lopa Kothari steps into 2025 with new roots-based music, and Songhoy Blues share two tunes
22:30
New Music Show—New Year New Music
Cutting-edge and experimental new music in live performance, plus interviews and features.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Cello and piano from the Orford Festival, Quebec
Lluis Claret and Sandra Murray perform music by Casals, Dubois and Debussy.
