Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Beethoven and Schumann in Switzerland
Truls Mørk is the soloist in Schumann's Cello Concerto.
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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—Your perfect classical playlist
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Zemlinsky's The Little Mermaid from Spain
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Mel Bonis (1858-1937), The learning years
2/5Donald Macleod explores Mel Bonis's years of training at the Paris Conservatoire(R)
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—Classical music to inspire you
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—The BBC Philharmonic in Sibelius and Beethoven
From the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
21:45
The Essay—New Generation Thinkers 2024, Mothers on trial
Shona Minson explores the pardoxical thinking around sending mothers to prison
22:00
Night Tracks—Immersive music for after-hours
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—‘Round Midnight at 1 Year
Soweto celebrates the show’s one year anniversary with a nod to our signature tune.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Italian choral music from Renaissance to Baroque
Music by Italian composers including Striggio, Gabrieli, Caccini and Benevoli.










