Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Janáček, Szymanowski and Dvořák
Duncan Ward conducts the Bern Symphony Orchestra in a programme of Czech and Polish music.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Morning classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Relax into the day with classical
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—BBC New Generation Artists celebration plus music from Switzerland
Linton Stephens showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), Tour of Duty
4/5As war threatened France, Ravel was determined to serve his country. With Donald Macleod.
17:00
In Tune—Live music and news from the world of classical
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Power through with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Respighi's Fountains and Pines of Rome
The BBC Symphony Orchestra with Antonio Mendez play Respighi, Prokofiev & James Lee III
21:45
The Essay—Women at the Keyboard, Chiquinha Gonzaga
Natasha Loges on Chiquinha Gonzaga - the woman who forged the sound of the Rio carnival.
22:00
Night Tracks—Sublime sounds for nightfall
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—A track from Tony Allen
A piece from the legendary drummer's 2017 album the Source.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Opera Gala from Bulgaria
Mezzo-soprano Svetlina Stoyanova in a gala concert at the Apollonia Festival of Arts.
