Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Sacra Partitura: the beginnings of Italian Baroque
Ensemble Daimonion traces the evolution of Italian music from Renaissance to Baroque.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Boost your morning with classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—A feast of great music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Smetana's 'Má vlast' on Historical Instruments
Tom McKinney with unique concert recordings from around the world.
16:00
Composer of the Week—José Maurício Nunes Garcia (1767-1830), Rivalry at Court
4/5Kate Molleson delves into a period of intrigues and rivalries for Garcia.
17:00
In Tune—Live classical music for your drive
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music for focus or relaxation
Take time out with a soundscape of classical music including Chopin, Byrd, Bach & Mozart.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Barber’s Violin Concerto
The BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Domingo Hindoyan in Copland, Ortiz and Barber.
21:45
The Essay—Michael Longley's Life of Poetry, Poems of Mayo
In a 2024 interview, the late poet Michael Longley talks about his nature poems.(R)
22:00
Night Tracks—Harmonious music for nighttime listening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—An Allexa Nava First-Play
Soweto Kinch premieres a new piece from the rising saxophonist and flautist Allexa Nava.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Basel Early Music Festival 2021
Neapolitan influences with the Chiave d'Arco Baroque Orchestra.
