Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Proms 2024: The Lover Friend's Love for the Beloved
The BBC Symphony Orchestra performs the UK premiere of Julius Eastman's Second Symphony.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Sunny side up classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—The ideal mix of classical music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Mahler at the Korean Proms and the Belcea Quartet at 30
Specially recorded music from home and abroad
16:00
Composer of the Week—Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), School-Bored
2/5Musical ambitions and extravagant lessons: Donald Macleod explores Britten's school years.
17:00
In Tune—Ease into your evening with classical music
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Switch up your listening with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.(R)
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Angélique Kidjo sings Philip Glass in Manchester
The Hallé with vocalist Angélique Kidjo perform Philip Glass in Manchester.
21:30
Notable—Facing The Music, Dmitri Shostakovich: Staring Down the Terror
Michael Sheen uncovers Shostakovich’s fear and defiance in Stalin’s terrifying USSR.
22:00
Night Tracks—Immersive music for late night listening
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Arowah's Flowers
The guitarist and vocalist celebrates some of their favourite contemporary artists.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Ina Boyle and Charles Villiers Stanford
Irish pianist Finghin Collins plays Stanford's 2nd piano concerto.
