Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Ton Koopman conducts works by Rameau, Bach, Handel and Haydn
The Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, directed by Ton Koopman.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—BBC New Generation Artists celebration
Petroc Trelawny celebrates 25 years of the BBC New Generation Artists scheme.
09:30
Essential Classics—BBC New Generation Artists celebration
Georgia Mann celebrates the BBC New Generation Artists live at Maida Vale studios
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—BBC New Generation Artists celebration
Linton Stephens showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), A life in chamber music
1/5Donald Macleod charts Ravel’s story through his works for instruments and small ensembles
17:00
In Tune—BBC New Generation Artists celebration
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—BBC New Generation Artists
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Alexander Gadjiev performs Debussy and Rachmaninov
Music by Debussy, Corigliano and Rachmaninov.
21:45
The Essay—Women at the Keyboard, Wanda Landowska
Natasha Loges tells the remarkable story of the Polish harpsichordist Wanda Landowska.
22:00
Night Tracks—Immersive music for after-hours
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—New Generation Artists
Soweto celebrates 25 years of BBC Radio 3’s New Generation Artists scheme.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—All-night vigil
The Swedish Radio Choir performs Rachmaninov's Vespers.










