Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Schumann and Haydn from Bucharest
Cellist Razvan Suma joins the Romanian Radio Chamber Orchestra in Haydn's cello concerto.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Sunrise classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—The best classical morning music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Live performance from the BBC Concert Orchestra
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Mel Bonis (1858-1937), Heartache in war-time
4/5Donald Macleod considers why the Great War was especially difficult for Mel Bonis(R)
17:00
In Tune—Ease into your evening with classical music
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Pulcinella and Puccini
The BBC Philharmonic from the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
21:45
The Essay—New Generation Thinkers 2024, Workplace performance
Jaswinder Blackwell-Pal looks at “service with a smile”
22:00
Night Tracks—A bewitching night time soundtrack
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—A debut from Poppy Daniels
The in-demand UK trumpeter steps out with her first solo release.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Mahler's Ninth Symphony from Helsinki
Herbert Blomstedt and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra with Mahler's Ninth Symphony.
