Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Vaughan Williams, Wolf and Schubert
Baritone Konstantin Krimmel and pianist Marcelo Amaral perform a selection of songs.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Wake up with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30
Essential Classics—Celebrating classical greats
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Soprano Ailish Tynan live at Wigmore Hall in London
Mark Forrest showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Gavin Bryars, On the outside, looking out
Kate Molleson meets the much-loved composer, whose career defies categorisation.
17:00
In Tune—Discover classical music and artists
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 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Aldeburgh Festival 2025
Sakari Oramo conducts music by Richard Strauss, Helen Grime and Daniel Kidane.
21:45
The Essay—Highland Tails, The Reindeer
An Essay and reflection in poetry on the reintroduction of wild animals into the Highlands
22:00
Night Tracks—Nocturnal music to bewitch the senses
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Terri Lyne Carrington’s 4/4
The pioneering American drummer, producer and educator has four albums to share this week.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Johan Dalene and friends
The musicians perform a programme of chamber music spanning the 19th to 21st centuries.
