Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—A Wagner Feast with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra
Ólafur Sigurðarson and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra perform well-loved music by Wagner.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Classical sunrise
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
09:30
Essential Classics—The very best of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Symphonic Double Bill: Brahms Four from Finland and Sibelius Seven in Belfast
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—The Turkish Five, Legacy of the Turkish Five
5/5Donald Macleod explores the ongoing legacy of the Turkish Five.
17:00
In Tune—Classical artists live in the studio
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—The perfect classical half hour
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Friday Night is Music Night—Fair's Fair
Gavin Sutherland conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra in light music with a fairground theme
21:30
Notable—Facing The Music, Joseph Haydn: Letting Go of Loneliness
David Suchet plunges into Haydn’s isolation and how it was shattered in war-torn Vienna.
22:00
Late Junction—Fractured hard drives, pinball machines and windswept coastlines
Verity Sharp selects music for our latest sonic excursion.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Byron Wallen in concert
Concert highlights from Byron Wallen’s Four Corners at INNtöne Jazzfestival 2024
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Poland Night
Celebrating Chopin's 215th birthday with the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra.










