Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Mozart from Bucharest
The Romanian Radio Chamber Orchestra plays Mozart's Symphony no 38.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Birdsong and Bach to banish those morning blues
Join Linton Stephens for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30
Essential Classics—Great classical music for your morning
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Stravinsky's Firebird from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Elizabeth Alker showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Adolescent Conflicts
4/5Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s dependence upon his nephew Karl.
17:00
In Tune—Live classical music for your drive
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Expand your horizons with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—James MacMillan and the BBC Singers
The BBC Singers and James MacMillan at the Norfolk and Norwich Festival.
21:45
The Essay—EarthWorks, Field
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby teases out a North Yorkshire field’s place in changing times.(R)
22:00
Night Tracks—Dissolve into a nocturnal soundworld
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—A Dorothy Ashby classic
Soweto spins a track by jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby, inspired by Japanese music traditions.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Croatian Statehood Day
The Croatian RTSO plays Alfi Kabiljo's work Water and Fire for G.F. Händel.
