Schedule
Early
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.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Breakfast with the best classical music
Join Linton Stephens Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30
Essential Classics—Your perfect classical playlist
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition from Perth
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
15:00
Choral Evensong—St Davids Cathedral
From St Davids Cathedral for the Eve of the Ascension.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Possessiveness and Jealousy
3/5Donald Macleod delves into Beethoven’s possessiveness over his nephew Karl.
17:00
In Tune—Music news and live classical music
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.(R)
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Denis Kozhukhin plays Rachmaninov from Glasgow
Pianist Denis Kozhukhin and conductor Matthias Pintscher join the BBC SSO.
21:45
The Essay—EarthWorks, Quarry
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby descends underground to visit Devon’s Beer Quarry Caves.(R)
22:00
Night Tracks—Immersive music for late night listening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—One from Elliot Galvin
An odd-time, driving release by the rising star pianist.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Mozart from Bucharest
The Romanian Radio Chamber Orchestra plays Mozart's Symphony no 38.
