Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Opera Gala from Bulgaria
Mezzo-soprano Svetlina Stoyanova in a gala concert at the Apollonia Festival of Arts.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Ease into the day with classical music
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
09:30
Essential Classics—Celebrating classical greats
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—BBC New Generation Artists celebration plus Liszt from Switzerland
Linton Stephens showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), Acclaim
5/5Donald Macleod sees Ravel battle tragedy and sickness in his final years.
17:00
In Tune—In session with stellar classical artists
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
Radio 3 in Concert—RPS Awards 2025
Radio 3 in Concert from the Awards ceremony in Birmingham
21:45
The Essay—Women at the Keyboard, Philippa Schuyler
Natasha Loges on the life and music of American composer-pianist Philippa Schuyler.
22:00
Late Junction—Felinto and Saba Alizadeh in session
Verity Sharp presents the latest in our series of remote collaboration sessions.
23:30
'Round Midnight—A live track from Sloth Racket
Music recorded in Gateshead by Sloth Racket, who are celebrating ten years together.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—International Women's Day
Celebrating the work of women composers in the musical canon.
