Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Chopin Piano Concertos from Warsaw
Pianists Leonora Armellini and Alexander Gadjiev perform with the Polish Radio Orchestra.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—The best classical music wake-up call
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday 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—Allan Clayton sings Vaughan Williams with the Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective
Mark Forrest showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Gavin Bryars, the Mastery of Middle Age
Kate Molleson and Gavin discuss why ‘established’ doesn’t necessarily mean ‘establishment’
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—Expand your horizons with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—The BBC Singers at the Aldeburgh Festival.
The BBC Singers present twentieth century choral classics at the Aldeburgh Festival.
21:45
The Essay—Highland Tails, The Beaver
An Essay and reflection in poetry on the reintroduction of wild animals into the Highlands
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—New from Natalia Tsupryk and Neil Cowley
The Ukrainian and English duo present a hypnotic new release.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Bomsori Kim plays Bruch's first violin concerto
The South Korean violinist is joined by the WDR Symphony Orchestra, Cologne.
