Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Rachmaninov and Thomas Adès with the Oslo Philharmonic
Thomas Adès's wonderfully opulent suite for large orchestra opens the programme.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Roll out of bed into classical music
Join Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30
Essential Classics—A feast of great music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9 from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Humiliated in Court
2/5Donald Macleod follows Beethoven's courtroom battles for custody of his nephew, Karl.
17:00
In Tune—Classical artists live in session
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Half an hour of the finest classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Mark Elder conducts Mahler
The BBC Symphony Orchestra in Das Lied von der Erde with Alice Coote and David Butt Philip
21:45
The Essay—EarthWorks, Grave
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby explores how archaeology invites us to be with death.(R)
22:00
Night Tracks—Music for the darkling hour
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Brand new from Ines Valesco
Soweto shares a new release from the Mexico-born, Brooklyn-based composer.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Rachmaninov's First Symphony at the 2023 BBC Proms
John Storgårds conducts Rachmaninov and Dame Sarah Connolly sings Pejačević and Mahler.
