Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Beethoven and Shostakovich
The RTV Slovenia SO with cellist Tamás Varga in Shostakovich's Cello Concerto no 1.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Start your day with the best classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's 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—Flautist Emmanuel Pahud plays Mozart
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Carl Nielsen (1865-1931), Sanguine
4/5Whatever the personal plot twists, Carl Nielsen was always full of life, as was his music.
17:00
In Tune—The classical soundtrack for your evening
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Switch up your listening with classical music
Take time out with a beautiful mix of uplifting music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Boulez at 100
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales perform works by, and associated with, Pierre Boulez.
21:45
The Essay—Charles Aznavour in Five Songs, 4: The Old Fashioned Way, by Paul French
Charles Aznavour's genius in five songs. 4: The Old Fashioned Way, by Paul French.(R)
22:00
Night Tracks—Soundtrack for night
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.(R)
23:30
'Round Midnight—New from Naïssam Jalal and Archie Shepp
An intergenerational collaboration between the leading flautist and saxophone colossus.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—I saw Eternity
Tenebrae perform Bach at Les Riches Heures de Valère, a Swiss early music festival.
